Centre–State Relations in India: Constitutional Provisions, Federal Structure, Challenges & Cooperative Federalism

Centre–State Relations form the backbone of India’s quasi-federal system, balancing a strong Union with autonomous State governments. The Constitution distributes powers through legislative, administrative, and financial relations, primarily under Parts XI and XII and the Seventh Schedule. It also provides mechanisms to maintain national unity while preserving state autonomy through constitutional provisions, inter-governmental institutions, andContinue reading “Centre–State Relations in India: Constitutional Provisions, Federal Structure, Challenges & Cooperative Federalism”