GS II (Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation) (Hattrick)

Do you think that central government schemes like UDAY. etc are being used to weaken Indian federalism? Critically examine.

Demand-

Schemes like UDAY are creating debate between the states. Some laws made on concurrent subjects are discriminating the states from benefits who don’t accept the central scheme.

Approach-

–  Start with Indian federalism meaning and its importance between the state and centre. (3 marks)

–  Discuss how the central schemes are affecting the centre state federalism (any one or  max. two schemes shall be discussed; take UDAY scheme for getting better marks). Discuss the impact and challenges in maintaining the federalism with these scheme (5 marks)

– Suggest way out and path ahead (2 marks)