Bihar Seeks Special Category Status

On 22nd November, 2023, Bihar cabinet has passed a resolution requesting the Centre for grant of special category status (SCS) to Bihar.

About SCS

  • SCS is a classification given by the Centre to assist development of states that face geographical and socio-economic disadvantages.
  • The Constitution of India does not include any provision for the categorization of any state in India as a 'special category state.
  • It was introduced in 1969 on the recommendations of the Fifth Finance Commission under the chairmanship of Mahavir Tyagi.
  • When the Gadgil formula was authorised in 1969, the idea of Special Category Status was first introduced.
  • The 14th Finance ....
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