VARIOUS MODELS OF FEDERALISM & ITS DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA :  AN ANALYSIS

Authors: Pratibha Sahu, Student of CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore.

Best Citation – Pratibha Sahu, VARIOUS MODELS OF FEDERALISM & ITS DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA :  AN ANALYSIS, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 3 (1) of 2023, Pg. 271-281, ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The present research paper aims at studying and describing the system and process of federalism in India. This paper further aims to explain their efficiency in terms of how well they work in tandem with India’s nation building and state formation initiatives. The fundamental tenet of Indian government is federalism. The concept of Indian federalism is dynamic. Over the years, it has transformed into a parliamentary system in its most recent iteration. The evolution and transformation of Indian federalism over several decades has given rise to two major concepts and forms of federalism, those are co-operative federalism and competitive federalism which are also incorporated in the Constitution of India. Examining and analysing the effectiveness of these two is the central point of focus of this research paper. Therefore, in this research paper, we will be examining Indian system of federalism with special reference to two of its important forms that is co-operative federalism and competitive federalism and their effectiveness in terms of building healthy co-relation between the Centre the state and vice-versa and also between states and states. This research article is also an attempt to sum up the debate on whether it’s to co-operative federalism or competitive federalism that is most compatible for Indian Centre-state relation reform and nation building, growth and development in whole.

Keywords – Federalism, Co-operative federalism, Competitive federalism, Indian federalism, Centre-state.