Federal Restructuring in India and the Sarkaria Commission Report: Autonomy, Balance, and the Evolution of Center–State Relations The problem of structuring center–state relations has remained one of the most contested themes in India’s constitutional and political discourse. As a polity characterized by both deep diversity and a history of centralizing tendencies, India represents a case … Continue reading In what ways does the Sarkaria Commission Report articulate the salient features of federal restructuring in India, particularly in relation to the autonomy demands advanced by the states, and how does it contribute to the broader discourse on center–state relations in a quasi-federal polity?
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How should the philosophy and administrative framework governing the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in India be reassessed in light of evolving political, economic, and federal dynamics in a post-liberalisation context?
Reassessing Centre-State Power Distribution in India: A Post-Liberalisation Perspective Introduction India’s federal architecture, as defined by the Constitution, rests on a quasi-federal model that structurally favors the Centre. Drafted in the aftermath of Partition and the need for national consolidation, this design enabled a strong Union government to steer the developmental and security agenda. However, … Continue reading How should the philosophy and administrative framework governing the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in India be reassessed in light of evolving political, economic, and federal dynamics in a post-liberalisation context?