After discussions with 14th Finance Commission at Mantralaya here on Monday, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan demanded that State's share in Central tax revenue should be revised from existing 32 per cent to 50 per cent. In view of present requirements for growth of economy, Madhya Pradesh's target of fiscal deficit should be revised from 3 per cent GDP to 5 per cent.
The Chief Minister informed the commission that pre-devaluation fiscal deficit between recommended period of 14th Finance Commission 2015-16 to 2019-20 has been estimated at about Rs 3.25 lakh crore which should be compensated through State's share in Central taxes and grant-in-aid. The Chief Minister demanded that basis of taxation should be determined as per census of year 2011 instead of 1971. He demanded that the State should be given adequate share in net present value for maintenance of State's forests. He forcefully demanded that the State should be given 50 per cent share in cesses, surcharge, telecom licence fee, spectrum auction and petroleum mining licence fee. The Chief Minister also demanded funds for Narmada Action Plan.
Chouhan said that every State has its own specific needs. Centrally sponsored schemes should not be imposed on States. Schemes should be State-sponsored and Centrally-sponsored. Referring to Goods and Service Tax, the Chief Minister said that State's constitutional rights to collect tax should be vested in the State only.
The Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh has been rid of the tag of Bimaru State and now it will not be allowed to remain backward. Vision document has been developed for all-round development of Madhya Pradesh. It encompasses every aspect of development. No majra-tola and village in the State will be without roads. Now, roads up to farm will also be constructed. Madhya Pradesh has joined the select list of States wherepower is being supplied 24X7. He said that irrigation potential in the State has been increase three-fold. Narmada water is being brought to Malwa. Now, Gambhir, Parwati and Kali Sindh rivers will also be linked with Narmada. He said that this will generate irrigation capacity of 16 lakh acre by year 2022 and provide adequate water to 72 towns and industries. Priority is being attached to construction of check-dams, stop-dams, sandbag dams, wells etc. in the State.
Successful efforts have been made to make agriculture profitable in the State. As a result, the state has won Krishi Karman Award for consecutive second year. Agriculture production cost is being reduced constantly. Side by side with traditional farming, horticulture crops like fruits and flowers and food processing are also being promoted. He said that assistance towards natural disaster management should be increased by 25 per cent every year.
The Chief Minister said that equal importance has been given to agriculture and industries. Apart from major industries, a network of small and micro industries is also being laid. Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana and Mukhyamantri Contractor Yojana have been launched to provide employment to youths. Side by side with financial assistance, youths are also being provided technology and design facility for this. Now, major industries are eager to come to the State.
Referring to social sector, the Chief Minister said that schemes for various sections of society have been chalked out in consultation with them. So far, 37 panchayats of various sections have been held. He said that Rs 1000 crore is being spent annually on ladli laxmi Yojana. In next 5 years, 15 lakh houses will be constructed for the poor. Referring to Public Service Delivery Guarantee Act in the state, Shri Chouhan said that over 100 services have been included in it. He also informed in detail about e-tendering, e-measuring and e-payment. He informed that law & order situation in the state is very good. Dacoity has been eradicated, SIMI network demolished and Naxal problem is under full control.