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Centrally sponsored schemes are increasingly becoming instruments of policy centralisation. Examine the structural and procedural factors driving this trend. Assess its implications for cooperative federalism. Propose mechanisms to reconcile national priorities with subnational autonomy in shared domains.

Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Q3. Centrally sponsored schemes are increasingly becoming instruments of policy centralisation. Examine the structural and procedural factors driving this trend. Assess its implications for cooperative federalism. Propose mechanisms to reconcile national priorities with subnational autonomy in shared …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 23 October 2024

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North-East Zonal Councils

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Source: PIB  Context: Recently, PM Modi attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations (50 years) of the North-Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong   Points highlighted by the PM Regular meetings: Prime Minister himself has visited the North-East more than …

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A rejuvenated Inter-State Council can play a vital role in better implementation of governance practices, involve the states more closely in the planning and delivery of services and lead to a more prudent fiscal discipline. Discuss.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 4. A rejuvenated Inter-State Council can play a vital role in better implementation of governance practices, involve the states more closely in the planning and delivery of services and lead to a more prudent fiscal discipline. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: …

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