Co-operative and Competitive Federalism in Post-1991 India: Tensions, Transformations, and the Political Economy of Fiscal Devolution The federal design of the Indian Constitution reflects a delicate balance between unity and diversity, combining strong centripetal features with space for state autonomy. Federalism in India was conceived as "holding together" rather than "coming together," with the Constitution … Continue reading Analyse the tensions between co-operative and competitive federalism in post-1991 India’s political economy. Assess the impact of centrally sponsored schemes and fiscal devolution on the realisation of co-operative federalism in India.