Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
29 May, 2026

How plurality and democracy go hand in hand, Pg9

Kerala elections highlight linguistic and land issues in border regions, revealing the importance of plurality in a democracy.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
28 May, 2026

VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17

VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
26 May, 2026

Finance Commission transfers and equity issue, Pg6

16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share, emphasizes equity; Southern states' share rises marginally amid fiscal disparity concerns.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
26 May, 2026

​Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
24 May, 2026

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
23 May, 2026

Centre promised more legislative powers for Ladakh, says delegation, Pg9

Centre proposes legislative powers for Ladakh within UT framework, considering Article 371 safeguards after talks with civil society.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
23 May, 2026

VB-G RAM G: States to get funds based on finance panel model, Pg8

Centre to allocate VB-G RAM G funds using 16th Finance Commission's formula, shifting from MGNREGA's funding model.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
22 May, 2026

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
22 May, 2026

Ladakh seeks belonging through representation, Pg8

Ladakh demands legislature for self-governance, rejecting administrative decentralization as insufficient representation and questioning government's broken promises of constitutional safeguards.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 May, 2026

'Separate free-ranging Asiatic Lion population under consideration, states are being consulted', Pg14

Government considers establishing separate Asiatic Lion population amid translocation delays and commits to easing Cheetah enclosure management based on ecological factors.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
19 May, 2026

In federalism challenges, consensus is the solution, Pg9

Authors highlight growing democratic deficit and fiscal transfer imbalances challenging Indian federalism, urging consensus-based solutions for nation-building amidst political divisiveness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
16 May, 2026

Bengal signs pact with Centre to implement PM-SHRI scheme, Pg5

West Bengal joins PM-SHRI scheme after Centre links funds, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala still resist NEP implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
13 May, 2026

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
13 May, 2026

How India is governing its water resources, Pg7

India grapples with water governance paradox: Abundant rainfall, yet scarcity persists due to inefficient management and fragmented institutional structures.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 May, 2026

States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13

Centre links states' capex loans to renewable energy adoption, incentivizing clean energy transition through fiscal measures under SASCI scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 May, 2026

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, centralizes power, undermining federalism and local governance in environmental policy implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
11 May, 2026

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

Analyzing Governor's discretionary powers in government formation amidst hung assembly scenarios, highlighting constitutional provisions, commission recommendations, and potential reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
8 May, 2026

Governor must ensure formation of a stable government in a State, Pg15

Governors must ensure stable government formation, exploring alternatives to prevent constitutional breakdown and President's Rule, says Supreme Court.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
6 May, 2026

Consider Teesta water deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh, Pg16

Bangladesh urges reconsideration of Teesta water deal post-West Bengal election, amidst concerns over water sharing and Chinese involvement.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4 May, 2026

How the newest rail zone came into being; ops likely to commence from June 1, Pg13

South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) gazette notification imminent; operations to commence June 1, 2026, boosting Andhra Pradesh's rail infrastructure.

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