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Define Cooperative Federalism. What is the role of NITI Aayog in achieving the goal of cooperative federalism?
Cooperative federalism is a concept of federalism�in which federal, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems. Government of India has replaced the old�planning commission�started in 1950 with a new institution called NITI Aayog on 1 ..
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To what extent, the idea of Cooperative Federalism undermines the constitutional mandate that India is after all a federal state with strong unitary features? Critically Examine.
According to Indian Constitution India is union of states which has strong center and has separation of powers between center and states.But in this system a politically motivated center can show nepotistic attitude and can be an obstacle in the ..
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What are the major challenges towards reaching to a permanent and efficient dispute resolution mechanism for water allocation in interstate rivers? Critically discuss while keeping in focus recent proposal of a single, permanent Tribunal to adjudicate all inter-state river water disputes.
Challenges towards reaching a permanent and efficient dispute resolution mechanism Extreme delays in dispute resolution, No further avenue for redress grievances after the dissolution of the tribunal 3 .No permanent institution for implementing tribunal awards Objection of state to implement ..
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Elucidate the major changes India's federal democracy has undergone in last seven decades ?
Despite being low income economy and an extremely diverse country, India has not only survived as a federal democracy but also has proved to be substantial and durable. During the last seven decades, the federal system has undergone various reforms ..
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Analyze the impact of political climate of UPA-I and UPA-II governments on the functioning of centre-state relations. Have there been any substantial changes in the current regime? Discuss.
The UPA I and UPA II regime saw the rise and importance of regional parties which further led to the strong hold of coalition governments. Thus, the most significant aspect of coalition experiments during UPA regimes (I, II) was the ..
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What are the novel provisions of Indian federal structure that are not found in other federations? Discuss.
The Indian Federalism is very unique in nature and is said to be tailored as per the specific needs of the country. Wheare believes that the framers of the Indian Constitution wanted to avoid the difficulties faced by the federal ..