Tamil Nadu Could Lead on Government Spending Reform
A committee is working out how government spending should be measured and judged. If it succeeds, Tamil Nadu could show other States a practical way to reform how public money is spent. The piece argues the state could set a useful example, but the outcome still depends on the committee's work.
Context
Expenditure reform means changing how governments plan, track and judge their spending so public money gets better results. Indian states often try new approaches and watch each other, so one state's success can shape others' policies.
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