Mentor’s Comments-
- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/undermining-federalism-eroding-states-autonomy/article66141425.ece
- Introduce the answer by explaining cooperative federalism.
- In the body, list down the roadblocks in ensuring cooperative federalism in India. Mention examples from the article tagged above.
- Suggest a way forward.
- Conclude by emphasizing that strong states make a strong nation.
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Arjun
Introduction is fine, since this is a 10 marker you don’t need to get deeper than that.
You can go straight to the point mentioning recent challenges.
Points mentioned are fine. The issue with off budget borrowings is that the centre has added it to states’ debt which will make it difficult for them to meet the FRBM targets. Other recent issue has been a host of centrally sponsored schemes which should be curtailed as it is a large financial burden on the states. Government resorting to the levy of cesses and surcharges which are not shareable with the states under the constitution is also an issue effecting the states. Long term issues that could be mentioned are tussle between the governor and the elected government in the states, selective application of president’s rule, over-centralisation with more subjects in the union list etc
Try to include more points in this part.
In way forward, you can add the role of Niti Aayog. More powers to the state for taxation and grants according to needs could be added too.
Add a concluding statement.
Keep practicing. 🙂
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Abhishek
Introduction is not coherent. Not clear what do you mean by ‘no ownership in one hand’.
A simple definition could be cooperative federalism refers to a concept where various states cooperate with each other and with the centre to achieve the goals of growth and development of the states and the nation.
Issues mentioned can be divided into heads such as political, legislative, financial etc.
Ignoring FC recommendations, issue of cess and surcharge, host of centrally sponsored schemes acting as large financial burden on the states, off budget borrowings being included in states’ FRBM targets etc could be mentioned under the financial head. Similarly, issues like encroaching states’ domain of making laws, union list more powerful can be grouped under legislative head, political issues could be tussle between the governor and the elected government in the states, selective application of president’s rule etc. Good that you have mentioned data in the points.
In way forward, you can add the role of Niti Aayog.
Conclusion is decent.
Keep practicing. 🙂
3.5/10
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Pallab
Good attempt especially the mention of recent issues is good.
In introduction, briefly define cooperative federalism first.
For a holistic coverage, in the body you can also mention some long standing issues such as tussle between the governor and elected government of the states, selective application of president’s rule, issue of arbit transfer of all India service officers alloted a particular state cadre, inter-state water disputes etc
Way forward and conclusion are good. Effective utilisation of inter-state councils for resolving contentious issues can be added.
Keep practicing. 🙂
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Deepak
Decent attempt. It will be good if you can write in A4 sheets for exam-centric practice.
Introduction is fine, since this is a 10 marker you don’t need to get deeper than that.
You can go straight to the point mentioning recent challenges.
Issues mentioned can be divided into heads such as political, legislative, financial etc.
In financial issues, issue of cess and surcharge, GST are fine. Some recent issues such as a host of centrally sponsored schemes acting as large financial burden on the states, off budget borrowings being included in states’ FRBM targets etc could be mentioned. Example of the centre ignoring FC recommendations for state specific grants can also be added.
A section on legislative issues such as centre encroaching over state list(agriculture- farm laws) without their consultation could be added.
Political issue of governor-state tussle is good. However, try to include more points rather than explaining a point in detail. (in GS answers, breadth>depth). You can mention the selective application of president’s rule, inter-state water disputes etc here.
Way forward and conclusion are good.
Effective utilisation of inter-state councils for resolving contentious issues can be added.
Keep practicing. 🙂
3.5/10
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Komal
Decent attempt. Content is okay, some improvement could be done especially in financial issues (more pertinent and recent issues need to be mentioned). Presentation is good.
Introduction is simple and good.
In financial issues, issue of cess and surcharge, host of centrally sponsored schemes acting as large financial burden on the states, off budget borrowings being included in states’ FRBM targets etc could be mentioned. Example of the centre ignoring FC recommendations for state specific grants can also be added.
Political issues are fine, arbitrary application of president’s rule which has been a major issue over time can be added.
A section on legislative issues such as centre encroaching over state list(agriculture- farm laws) without their consultation could be added.
Other parts are fine.
Way forward is good. A constructive role for Niti aayog can also be added.
Conclusion is decent.
Keep practicing. 🙂
4.5/10
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Alankrit
Good attempt. Content and presentation both are decent.
Introduction is simple and good.
In financial issues, issue of cess and surcharge, GST are fine. Some recent issues such as a host of centrally sponsored schemes acting as large financial burden on the states, off budget borrowings being included in states’ FRBM targets etc could be mentioned. Example of the centre ignoring FC recommendations for state specific grants can also be added.
A section on legislative issues such as centre encroaching over state list(agriculture- farm laws) without their consultation could be added.
Political issue of governor-state tussle is good. However, try to include more points rather than explaining a point in detail. For holistic coverage, you can mention the selective application of president’s rule, inter-state water disputes etc here. (Use brief points, flowchart for crisp presentation).
Way forward and conclusion are good.
Keep practicing. 🙂
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