Does the money for government schemes continue to be received even in war-like situations? Here is the answer

The question arises that when the country is going through a war-like situation, does the money for the government's welfare schemes continue? What are the clear rules regarding this in India? Let us tell you.

Operation Sindoor: Even though guns are roaring on the borders of the country, the wages under MNREGA are still coming into the accounts in the villages, cylinders of Ujjwala Yojana are being filled and installments are being transferred under Kisan Samman Nidhi. Now the question arises that when the country is going through a war-like situation, does the money for the government's welfare schemes continue? What are the clear rules regarding this in India? Let us tell you.

What are the rules

Actually, there is no mention of any such special emergency provision in the Indian Constitution and governance system which says that all schemes will automatically stop in case of war. Yes, it is true that if a national emergency (Article 352) is imposed, some rights can be banned, but the schemes can still continue as per the intention of the administration.

What is Article 352

Under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, the President can repeal many provisions of the Constitution on the advice of the Cabinet of Ministers. This can suspend the fundamental rights of the citizens of India and control the transfer of powers to the states forming the Union.

The government can take these steps in case of war

Governments usually want the general public to continue getting relief in times of crisis, so that social discontent does not spread. This is the reason why the ration system, pension and other schemes for the poor continued even during the 1962 China war, 1965 and 1971 Pakistan war. Yes, some areas are definitely affected due to supply disruption, but money does not stop from the central treasury. However, it is also true that the priorities of the administration change when the intensity and scope of the war increases. If there is heavy destruction in an area or the army takes control, the local body or the district administration can stop the scheme work. But this is not a permanent stop, as soon as the situation becomes normal, the payment is resumed.