Demand of the question Introduction. Contextual Introduction. Body. How populist schemes are immediate relief and not a long term solution? Conclusion. Way forward. Schemes like offering free food or cooked food at very low prices although help in providing meal to needy but also put extra burden on public exchequer. It has also been seen … Continue reading [Answered] “Populist measures like highly subsidised food and goods although help poor but is an unsustainable policy measure and not a permanent solution.” Comment.