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FRBM act and escape clause

FRBM Act Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Economics Recently, the State government of Kerala has sought flexibility under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act. This is to ensure that fiscal stimulus in the wake of COVID-19 does not get deterred by FRBM considerations. Reasons for Seeking Flexibility According to Kerala’s current fiscal position, Kerala can borrow about? 25,000 crore during the financial year 2020-21. Kerala has announced an emergency relief package worth Rs. 20,000 crores to mitigate the impact on livelihoods and overall economic activity from the sweeping steps taken to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, including the latest 21-day nationwide lockdown. The…

30 March, 2020 FRBM act

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Kerala sought a relaxation of FRBM rules

Kerala sought a relaxation of FRBM rules Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Economics Kerala is seeking relaxation from the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act. Kerala Economic package: Kerala had announced an economic package of 20,000 crore rupees to mitigate the impact on livelihoods and overall economic activity from the steps taken to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. To help fund the emergency relief package, Kerala proposes to borrow as much as 12,500 crore rupees from the market. Details: Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act: The FRBM Act was enacted in August 2003. The FRBM Act is aimed at…

29 March, 2020 FRBM act