“In the quest for scale, India’s welfare model is veering towards a post-rights regime”. Critically analyse. How does this affect the accountability of the state?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes
Q4. “In the quest for scale, India’s welfare model is veering towards a post-rights regime”. Critically analyse. How does this affect the accountability of the state? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question Due to increasing concerns that India’s welfare delivery, driven by digital platforms and algorithmic governance, is undermining constitutional entitlements and weakening democratic accountability. Key Demand of the question Critically analyse how the pursuit of scale in welfare delivery is contributing to a post-rights regime and examine how this shift is impacting the political and administrative accountability of the Indian state. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly mention the transition from rights-based to data-driven welfare and its implications for citizenship. Body Analyse how centralised, algorithm-based welfare delivery is leading to a post-rights shift. Highlight the counterpoints that show rights and legal entitlements still persist in some schemes. Examine how this trend is affecting political, legal, and federal accountability in governance. Conclusion Assert the need for balancing efficiency with enforceable rights and democratic oversight to preserve constitutional values in welfare delivery.
Why the question Due to increasing concerns that India’s welfare delivery, driven by digital platforms and algorithmic governance, is undermining constitutional entitlements and weakening democratic accountability.
Key Demand of the question Critically analyse how the pursuit of scale in welfare delivery is contributing to a post-rights regime and examine how this shift is impacting the political and administrative accountability of the Indian state.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly mention the transition from rights-based to data-driven welfare and its implications for citizenship.
• Analyse how centralised, algorithm-based welfare delivery is leading to a post-rights shift.
• Highlight the counterpoints that show rights and legal entitlements still persist in some schemes.
• Examine how this trend is affecting political, legal, and federal accountability in governance.
Conclusion Assert the need for balancing efficiency with enforceable rights and democratic oversight to preserve constitutional values in welfare delivery.