What is the purpose of the grants-in-aid mentioned in Article 275?
The purpose of the grants-in-aid mentioned in Article 275 is to provide financial assistance to certain states that are determined by Parliament to be in need of such aid. These grants help the states meet the costs of development schemes approved by the Government of India for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes or raising the level of administration of Scheduled Areas within those states to match the administration of the rest of the areas of the state.