Freebies policy: At third meeting of chief secretaries, Centre cautions against 'freebies'
The Centre has advised state chief secretaries to avoid "freebies" and instead focus on increasing capital expenditure. The advice comes as India heads into a major election year, with five states presenting election promises that could qualify as "freebies." The Centre also emphasized the importance of raising capital expenditure in states to boost economic growth and address social concerns better.
Source: indiatimes.com