{"id":31154,"date":"2025-06-27T12:45:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=31154"},"modified":"2025-06-27T12:45:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:15:57","slug":"federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"Federalism: Pillar of Democratic Governance and Contemporary Relevance in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Federalism_Pillar_of_Democratic_Governance_and_Contemporary_Relevance_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Federalism: Pillar of Democratic Governance and Contemporary Relevance in India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevant_for_GS_paper-2_Federalism\"><\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Features_of_Indian_Federalism\" title=\"Features of Indian Federalism\">Features of Indian Federalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Current_Status_of_Fiscal_Federalism_in_India\" title=\"Current Status of Fiscal Federalism in India\">Current Status of Fiscal Federalism in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Challenges_to_Indian_Federalism\" title=\"Challenges to Indian Federalism\">Challenges to Indian Federalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Strengthening_Cooperative_Federalism\" title=\"Strengthening Cooperative Federalism\">Strengthening Cooperative Federalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Judicial_Interpretation_and_Landmark_Judgments\" title=\"Judicial Interpretation and Landmark Judgments\">Judicial Interpretation and Landmark Judgments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Contemporary_Developments_Impacting_Federalism\" title=\"Contemporary Developments Impacting Federalism\">Contemporary Developments Impacting Federalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward\">Way Forward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/federalism-pillar-of-democratic-governance\/#Read_more_Blogs\" title=\"Read more Blogs:\">Read more Blogs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Federalism lies at the heart of India\u2019s constitutional architecture. It is a system of governance that divides powers between a central authority and constituent political units \u2014 in India\u2019s case, the Union and the States. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of India\u2019s Constitution, described the Indian federation as &#8220;an indestructible union of destructible states,&#8221; balancing unity and diversity. Over the decades, Indian federalism has evolved significantly, adapting to dynamic political, social, and economic challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Indian_Federalism\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Features of Indian Federalism<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection.png\" alt=\"Features of Indian Federalism\" width=\"996\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection.png 996w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Indian federal structure combines both federal and unitary characteristics. Its main features include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Division of Powers:<\/strong> The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution outlines the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists that demarcate legislative competencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Bicameral Legislature:<\/strong> The Rajya Sabha (Upper House) provides representation to states at the central level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Supremacy of the Constitution:<\/strong> The Constitution is the supreme law, and all laws must conform to its provisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Independent Judiciary:<\/strong> The Supreme Court acts as the final interpreter of the Constitution, resolving center-state disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Rigid Constitutional Amendment Procedure:<\/strong> Under Article 368, amendments affecting the federal structure require ratification by at least half of the states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Fiscal Federalism:<\/strong> Constitutionally instituted Finance Commissions recommend the devolution of tax revenues between the Centre and states, maintaining fiscal balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Status_of_Fiscal_Federalism_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Current Status of Fiscal Federalism in India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The 15th Finance Commission (2021-26) recommended vertical tax devolution at 41% \u2014 one of the most generous shares ever given to states. However, there are growing concerns about shrinking fiscal autonomy.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">GST (Goods and Services Tax), introduced in 2017 as \u201cOne Nation, One Tax,\u201d increased cooperative federalism but also made states dependent on the GST Council for indirect tax decisions. Post the expiry of GST compensation to states in June 2022, states fear a decrease in revenue.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Meanwhile, the Union Government continues to control substantial surcharges and cesses that do not form part of the divisible tax pool. According to RBI data for 2023-24, surcharges and cesses accounted for nearly 18% of Gross Tax Revenue, bypassing the states\u2019 share and raising questions about fiscal justice in India\u2019s federal setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_to_Indian_Federalism\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Challenges to Indian Federalism<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-1.png\" alt=\"Challenges to Indian Federalism\" width=\"912\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-1.png 912w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-1-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-1-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Despite its constitutional strength, Indian federalism faces multiple challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Centralising Tendencies:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Union Government increasingly resorts to executive ordinances and centrally-sponsored schemes, reducing states\u2019 policy space. Examples include the imposition of agricultural reform laws in 2020-21, which led to widespread protests by farmers, especially in Punjab and Haryana.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Use of Article 356:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Although Supreme Court judgments like <em>S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)<\/em> have restricted its misuse, Article 356 (President\u2019s Rule) continues to be invoked in politically tense states, often igniting debates on center-state relations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Inter-state Conflicts:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Issues like river water sharing (e.g., Cauvery dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Mahadayi between Goa and Karnataka) and border conflicts highlight the need for cooperative solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Language and Cultural Differences:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Linguistic diversity \u2014 with 22 officially recognized languages and hundreds of dialects \u2014 is a testament to India\u2019s pluralism but also a cause for occasional friction, evident in debates around Hindi imposition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Asymmetric Federalism and Special Provisions:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Article 370 (now effectively abrogated in Jammu &amp; Kashmir) and special status under Article 371 for certain North-Eastern states show asymmetry in Indian federalism. These measures often generate debates over the uniformity of the federal structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Cooperative_Federalism\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Strengthening Cooperative Federalism<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Despite these challenges, India has also witnessed a growing emphasis on cooperative federalism \u2014 a partnership model that fosters dialogue and negotiation between the Centre and states:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>NITI Aayog:<\/strong> Established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog promotes cooperative and competitive federalism by engaging states in policy-making.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council:<\/strong> A constitutional body (Article 279A) that embodies cooperative decision-making between the Centre and states on tax matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Inter-State Council:<\/strong> Established under Article 263, the council acts as a forum for resolving inter-state conflicts and strengthening center-state collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Additionally, the success of central schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the Jal Jeevan Mission depends on effective state-level implementation \u2014 underscoring the need for cooperative governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Interpretation_and_Landmark_Judgments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Judicial Interpretation and Landmark Judgments<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Supreme Court of India has played a pivotal role in protecting federalism. Some notable judgments that shaped Indian federalism include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em>S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)<\/em> \u2014 curtailed arbitrary use of Article 356.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em>Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)<\/em> \u2014 upheld the federal structure as part of the Constitution\u2019s basic structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em>State of West Bengal v. Union of India (1963)<\/em> \u2014 recognized the legal autonomy of states.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemporary_Developments_Impacting_Federalism\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Contemporary Developments Impacting Federalism<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31158 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-2.png\" alt=\"Contemporary Developments Impacting Federalism\" width=\"804\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-2.png 804w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-2-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-2-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Features-of-Indian-Federalism-visual-selection-2-768x373.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Some recent trends and policies reflect the evolving face of Indian federalism:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>COVID-19 Response:<\/strong> The pandemic highlighted cooperative federalism as states and the Centre coordinated policies. However, different states adopted diverse lockdowns, containment measures, and vaccine strategies, showcasing flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Farm Laws Protests (2020-21):<\/strong> Farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, protested against central farm laws passed without substantial state consultations. These laws were eventually repealed, underlining the sensitivity around subjects under the State List.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>NEP 2020:<\/strong> The National Education Policy, while progressive, raised questions of centralization as it introduced standards across the states.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Way Forward<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">For Indian federalism to thrive, continuous dialogue, mutual respect, and adherence to constitutional spirit are critical. Steps to enhance fiscal transfers, greater autonomy to states under centrally sponsored schemes, and regular functioning of the Inter-State Council can help address center-state tensions.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Further, states must also focus on transparent governance, better utilization of devolved funds, and inter-state cooperation on shared challenges like pollution, water management, and industrial policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Federalism in India is dynamic \u2014 shaped by its diverse socio-cultural fabric and complex political landscape. Recent challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, fiscal constraints, agricultural protests, and inter-state disputes underline the need for robust cooperative federalism. 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