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🧩 1. Introduction: The Two Big Headlines
"Two major stories have dominated India’s current affairs this week —"

The growing wave of ‘freebie culture’ in Indian politics.

And a massive layoff by Tata Consultancy Services – over 12,000 employees, gone."

"These two may seem unrelated… but they reveal something deeper about India’s economy, politics, and our future as a workforce."

💸 2. Freebie Culture: What’s Going On?
"Across India, state governments are launching welfare schemes like:"

Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahen Yojana

Karnataka’s Gruha Lakshmi

Delhi’s CM Mahila Samman Yojana

And many more — mostly offering ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 per month to women."

"In Madhya Pradesh, the plan is to raise this to ₹3,000 by 2028!"

🧾 But here’s the catch —

Over 14,000 men fraudulently took advantage of women-only schemes in Maharashtra.

Govt audits exposed 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries – from government employees to wealthy families.

📉 The result?

A ₹35,000 crore yearly cost in Maharashtra alone – projected to reach ₹46,000 crore soon.

And this is just one state."

⚠️ Concerns?

Will state budgets survive this trend?

Are we prioritizing vote-bank politics over infrastructure, jobs, or innovation?"

🧠 3. TCS Layoffs: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Youth
"Meanwhile, in India’s corporate sector..."

🚨 TCS – India’s largest IT company – is laying off 12,000 employees in 2025.

The biggest layoff in Indian IT history.

Mostly mid- to senior-level staff, or those ‘on bench’ — not assigned to projects.

🎯 Why?

Not AI. Not cost-cutting.

But skills mismatch and business slowdown."

📉 The broader Indian IT industry is facing:

Hiring freeze

Pressure to adapt

Falling demand for legacy skills."

🧰 4. Skill Gaps vs. Free Cash Transfers: What’s the Priority?
"The real question we need to ask is this —"

"Are we preparing our youth to face global competition in AI, data science, and tech?"

💡 Or are we just paying them to stay dependent?"

"The world is investing in skills. India is investing in votes."

"Freebies might win elections today… but will they build careers for tomorrow?"

🧭 5. Conclusion: The Path Forward
"India doesn’t need just schemes. India needs a strategy."

Empower through education, not entitlement.

Build skill-based ecosystems, not vote-based welfare traps."