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Ashi Sharma

Question 1GS2GS2

परस्पर और आपसी सहायता के आधार पर पर्यावरण द्वारा उत्पन्न समस्याओं को हल करने के लिए संघीय व्यवस्था एक सुदृढ़ विधान है। घोषित परियोजना क्षेत्रों में राज्य विभाजन हुए (150 शब्द, 10 अंक) Federal governance is characterised by institutionalized arrangement for solving problems generated by pluralism based on consultation and mutual consent. How have Zonal Councils evolved from merely advisory bodies to proactive platforms for action?

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Introduction

Post-trade simplification reorganization of states as per Fazl Ali Commission the government enacted the States Reorganization Act 1956 to create Zonal Councils Through the word secularism is explicitly written in the preamble (42 CGA) it's equates can be found in the larger Concept of equality in the constitution.

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Main Body

Federal governance is characterised by institutionalized arrangement for solving problems generated by pluralism based on consultation and mutual consent. How have Zonal Councils evolved from merely advisory bodies to proactive platforms for action?

Post-trade simplification reorganization of states as per Fazl Ali Commission the government enacted the States Reorganization Act 1956 to create Zonal Councils

Evolution of Zonal Councils

In the nascent years of their formation Zonal Councils acted as advisory bodies where recommendations were iron binding but new zonal councils

1Regional Development: provides a platform for states to develop policies for regional development & regional connectivity
2Collective Action: for common regional problems
3Eastern & Zonal council collaborate on issues of nationalism
4Federalism: is all zonal councils as headed by the Home Minister. It provides a platform to forge consensus between centre & states and ensure national development
5Comparative Learning: is encouraged by studying the best practices across states
6Rajasthan studied as a best practice for improving farmer income
7Dispute Resolution: Zonal councils create a platform for dialogue, discussion debate to settle inter-state disagreements on issues like inter-state river water disputes, inter state boundary disputes etc
8Policy Evaluation: is undertaken to identify gaps and identify areas for improvement to achieve development goals.
6Federalism: is all zonal councils as headed by the Home Minister. It provides a platform to forge consensus between centre & states and ensure national development
7Comparative Learning: is encouraged by studying the best practices across states
8Rajasthan studied as a best practice for improving farmer income
9Dispute Resolution: Zonal councils create a platform for dialogue, discussion debate to settle inter-state disagreements on issues like inter-state river water disputes, inter state boundary disputes etc
10Policy Evaluation: is undertaken to identify gaps and identify areas for improvement to achieve development goals.

Through the word secularism is explicitly written in the preamble (42 CGA) it's equates can be found in the larger Concept of equality in the constitution.

Secularism in Constitution

Secularism is a political philosophy which advocates for a separation of the state from religion. In India we have a positive mode of secularism.

Equality & secularism

1Right to equality: under article 14 formidable establishes all of law which is against any arbitrary rule by law by state or religious institutions
2Right against discrimination: under article 15 explicitly bars state from discriminating against individual on ground of religion and article 16 bars discrimination in public employment on grounds of religion
3Caste right to religion: article 25 provides all citizens to right to practice, profess, propagate their religious beliefs. with reasonable restrictions.
4Right to manage religious institutions to all under article 26.
5Article 28: bars state to levy taxes for the purpose of promoting any single religion
6Universal Adult Suffrage: allows suffrage to all without discrimination based on religion
7Constitutional Posts: like SC/HC judges, JJA, Presidents, VP, PM, Council of Ministers, MPs, MLAs etc are open for all Indian citizens without any restrictions based on religion

religion

3Caste right to religion: article 25 provides all citizens to right to practice, profess, propagate their religious beliefs. with reasonable restrictions.
4Right to manage religious institutions to all under article 26.
5Article 28: bars state to levy taxes for the purpose of promoting any single religion
6Universal Adult Suffrage: allows suffrage to all without discrimination based on religion
7Constitutional Posts: like SC/HC judges, JJA, Presidents, VP, PM, Council of Ministers, MPs, MLAs etc are open for all Indian citizens without any restrictions based on religion

secularism and the idea of sarva dharma samabhava is the cornerstone of our duty and part of basic structure of constitution (Berubari case)

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Conclusion

Zonal Councils need to be empowered with requisite funds & infrastructure to ensure they are able to live up to its mandate. secularism and the idea of sarva dharma samabhava is the cornerstone of our duty and part of basic structure of constitution (Berubari case)

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Diagram

Map of India showing Zonal Councils division - North, North East, Central, West, South, East & Zonal Councils of India

  • Clear articulation of how Zonal Councils have evolved from advisory to proactive platforms
  • Good use of diagram showing zonal council structure
  • Covered multiple functions including regional development, collective action, dispute resolution, and policy evaluation
  • Structured presentation with numbered points
  • Connected evolution to constitutional framework
  • Clear articulation of the relationship between secularism and equality
  • Comprehensive coverage of constitutional articles supporting secularism
  • Good use of diagram to illustrate the concept
  • Systematic enumeration of rights related to secularism and equality
  • Referenced basic structure doctrine through Berubari case

Topper

Ashi Sharma

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Zonal Councils

Writing Stats

713

Total words

30

Paragraphs

formal and structured

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