Cooperative Federalism & Centre-State Relations in State Development

In a ceremony held in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that even if governments change in Tamil Nadu, the Central government's commitment to the state's development will not change.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the development of states determines the development of the nation, and that trust in the people and Cooperative Federalism are the two pillars of democracy.

📚 School Textbook Link: 10th Standard / 12th Standard · Civics / Political Science · 10th Civics: Central Government & State Government / 12th Pol Sci: Unit 5 (Federalism in India) · Centre-State Relations and Cooperative Federalism

🎯 TNPSC Exam Important Notes:

• Constitution Article 1: refers to India as a 'Union of States'.
• Cooperative Federalism: Signifies the integrated welfare contribution of Central and State governments to the people.
• Sarkaria Commission: Was constituted in 1983 to review Centre-State relations.
• Rajamannar Committee - 1969: A three-member committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu government to examine Centre-State relations.
• Inter-State Council: Constituted under Article 263 of the Constitution.
• NITI Aayog: Was established on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission to strengthen Cooperative Federalism.

📌 KEY FOR TNPSC:

• The 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution (Seventh Schedule) divides powers into Central, State, and Concurrent Lists.
• All Chief Ministers of states are members of NITI Aayog's Governing Council.