New Dimensions in Federal Discourse in India

This book explores Indian federalism's continuities and changes since independence, particularly in the context of economic liberalization. It discusses administrative, environmental, fiscal, and multi-level governance issues, including Article 356, land acquisition, decentralized governance, tribal rights, and the recent abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A. With comparative data and case studies, it is useful for scholars, researchers, policy makers, and civil society activists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into hitherto unexplored dimensions of federalism in India, tracing the continuities and changes in the country's federal structure since independence, particularly in the context of economic liberalization. Since the 1990s, the emergence of a multi-party system, coalition governments, shifts in judicial temperament, and the onset of privatization and globalization have all contributed to a trend toward greater federalization in India. However, the recent one-party majority in a coalition government since 2014 has brought forth

new aspects to Indian federalism.

The volume explores various facets of federalism, including administrative federalism, environmental and resource federalism, changing dynamics of fiscal federalism, and multi-level governance. It employs comparative data and case studies from different states of India to address a range of issues, including Article 356 and its dysfunctions, land acquisition, decentralized governance, tribal rights, the roles of central and state governments, concerns surrounding the Citizenship Amendment Act, recent abrogations of Article 370 and 35 A, Delhi and statehood, climate change, MGNREGA, the implementation of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and the cooperative and competitive nature of Indian federalism.

Comprehensive and topical, this book is valuable for scholars and researchers in political science, federalism, comparative federal studies, political studies, comparative politics, public administration, governance, and development studies. It also holds interest for policy makers.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367687540