Abstract
Freebies will help people who are below the poverty line and from less-developed states, especially if they are large in number, to be uplifted from poverty. Generally, the provision of a series of promises made by political parties by providing free electricity, free public transport, free water, and waivers of pending bills and loans are often regarded as freebies. For the last 3 decades the state Government offered more freebies in the form of goods and services, In which few notable freebies are no-cost rice, free electricity for agricultural purposes and domestic use, Colour TV, Table Fan, Grinder and Mixture Grinder, cattle, Dhothi, Saree, Electricity, laptop, Cycle, Gold for Mangalyam, Cheppal, Food, Free transportation for Ladies, etc. The major objectives of this research are to find out the real impact of state (especially Govt. of Tamil Nadu) freebies on changing the economic status of the beneficiaries, and usually such freebies become need/demand-based depending on the situation in question. 20% more likely to talk about something they received for free. It is found that most freebies are underutilised, and the majority of them are expected in the form of cash and assured employment. This research was undertaken in Krishnagiri District, with a survey of 672 beneficiaries having a “Green Ration Card”. It is concluded that the no-cost laptop, cattle, free electricity for agricultural purposes and Rice are highly beneficial and support the livelihood of economically backward people.
The Freebies–Impact on Economic Status
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Dr. P. Mohanraj
Professor Department of Business Administration, Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering, Hosur, Tamilnadu, India [email protected]