Negotiated Nationhood: Compromise, Contestation, and the New Fault Lines in India’s Nation-Building Project The discourse on India’s nation-building has long revolved around two competing narratives: one that celebrates the republic as an unfolding project of unity-in-diversity and progressive integration, and another that views it as a contingent, negotiated compromise shaped by historical bargains, social pluralism, … Continue reading Comment on the view that India’s nation-building process has been more of a negotiated compromise than a linear progression towards unity. Explore how globalisation and neoliberal reforms have shaped the project of nation-building and created new fault lines in India.
Tag: Competitive Federalism
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.
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.
In what ways does the interplay between shared rule and self-rule shape the dynamics of federal power-sharing in India, and how does this balance illuminate the functioning and evolution of Indian federalism?
The Interplay of Shared Rule and Self-Rule in Indian Federalism: Dynamics of Power-Sharing and Institutional Evolution The theory and practice of federalism rests on the dual principle of shared rule and self-rule, a conceptual framework most famously articulated by K.C. Wheare, who defined federalism as “the method of dividing powers so that the general and … Continue reading In what ways does the interplay between shared rule and self-rule shape the dynamics of federal power-sharing in India, and how does this balance illuminate the functioning and evolution of Indian federalism?
To what extent does centralized planning undermine the principles of federalism, and in the context of India’s post-1991 liberalization, can decentralized governance be regarded as a more viable framework for balancing efficiency, autonomy, and democratic participation?
Centralized Planning, Federalism, and the Prospects of Decentralized Governance in Post-Liberalization India The tension between centralized planning and federalism represents a persistent dilemma in modern political economies, particularly in states characterized by diversity, regional asymmetries, and complex social structures. In the Indian case, this tension has been acute. India’s federalism—constitutionally entrenched yet tilted towards the … Continue reading To what extent does centralized planning undermine the principles of federalism, and in the context of India’s post-1991 liberalization, can decentralized governance be regarded as a more viable framework for balancing efficiency, autonomy, and democratic participation?
In what ways has the post-1991 paradigm of economic liberalisation in India accentuated inter-state developmental asymmetries, and how does this transformation reconfigure the political economy of federalism and spatial justice within the Indian Union?
Interrogating Spatial Justice in Post-Liberalisation India: Inter-State Developmental Asymmetries and the Political Economy of Federalism Introduction The economic liberalisation of 1991 marked a paradigmatic shift in India’s developmental model from a state-directed, planned economy to one characterized by market-led growth, deregulation, and globalization. This transformation not only restructured the national economy but also profoundly impacted … Continue reading In what ways has the post-1991 paradigm of economic liberalisation in India accentuated inter-state developmental asymmetries, and how does this transformation reconfigure the political economy of federalism and spatial justice within the Indian Union?
Examine the concept of cooperative federalism in India, highlighting its constitutional basis, institutional mechanisms, and practical challenges in the context of Centre-State relations.
Cooperative Federalism in India: Constitutional Foundations, Institutional Mechanisms, and Practical Challenges Introduction Federalism, as an organizing principle of the Indian Constitution, aims to reconcile the dual imperatives of national unity and regional autonomy. Within this federal framework, cooperative federalism emerges as a normative ideal that emphasizes collaboration between the Union and State governments, rather than … Continue reading Examine the concept of cooperative federalism in India, highlighting its constitutional basis, institutional mechanisms, and practical challenges in the context of Centre-State relations.
Critically analyse the structure and functions of NITI Aayog in the context of cooperative federalism and policy planning in contemporary India.
NITI Aayog: Structure, Functions, and Its Role in Cooperative Federalism and Policy Planning in Contemporary India – A Critical Analysis Introduction The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), established on January 1, 2015, replaced the Planning Commission as India’s apex policy think tank. Envisioned as a dynamic institution fostering cooperative federalism, NITI Aayog reflects … Continue reading Critically analyse the structure and functions of NITI Aayog in the context of cooperative federalism and policy planning in contemporary India.