Telangana has decided to move the Supreme Court against the Centre’s rural new job scheme, which it claims violates the rules of federalism and decentralization of power.
The state government has been at odds with the Centre over the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana, a flagship rural job scheme aimed at providing employment opportunities to youth in rural areas.
State-Government-Centre Tussle Over Rural Job Scheme
The Telangana government claims that the Centre’s rural job scheme is unconstitutional and undermines the state’s autonomy in implementing development programmes.
According to sources, the state government will move the Supreme Court, challenging the Centre’s decision to launch the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana without consulting the state government.
The Telangana government has been pushing for a more decentralized approach to rural development, which includes involving local self-government institutions and panchayats in the planning and implementation of development projects.
In contrast, the Centre’s rural job scheme appears to be a top-down approach, with the Centre dictating the terms and conditions of the programme.
State’s Concerns Over Centre’s Rural Job Scheme
Telangana’s decision to move the Supreme Court is seen as a major development in the state-government-Centre tussle over rural job schemes.
The state government claims that the Centre’s rural job scheme is not only unconstitutional but also has the potential to create confusion and duplication of effort in the implementation of development programmes.
Telangana’s finance minister, Harish Rao, has said that the state government will not accept any programme that undermines the state’s autonomy and decentralization of power.
The Telangana government has also raised concerns over the Centre’s decision to launch the rural job scheme without providing sufficient funding to the state government.
The state government claims that it needs an additional Rs 10,000 crore to implement the Centre’s rural job scheme effectively.
What’s Next in the Telangana-Centre Tussle?
The Telangana government’s decision to move the Supreme Court against the Centre’s rural job scheme is expected to escalate the tensions between the two.
The Centre is likely to defend its decision to launch the rural job scheme, citing its constitutional powers and the need for a coordinated approach to rural development.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear the Telangana government’s petition and rule on the constitutionality of the Centre’s rural job scheme.
The outcome of the case will have significant implications for the Centre-state relations and the implementation of rural development programmes in the country.
The Telangana government’s decision to move the Supreme Court is seen as a bold move, which reflects the state’s commitment to protecting its autonomy and decentralization of power.