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Zinnia AuroraAIR 6· 2025

Question 3GS2GS2

Discuss the recent changes and initiatives related to cooperatives that aim to smoothen the tussle between the Centre and States in the cooperative sector. (Answer in 150 words)

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Main Body

Part IXB and Article 43B lay down the constitutional ethics of cooperative movement via 97th Amendment Act.

Centre-State tussle:

Multi-state cooperatives under ambit per Schedule 7.

2Cooperatives under state list otherwise.
3Issues arise with involvement of Central Register for appointmen and registration of cooperative.

Initiatives:

1Multi-state cooperatives act → Induction of mechanism for fair, voluntary, democratic movement.
2Ministry of cooperation to enhance coordination.
3Widening power tussle between Union and state - no dialogue laid.

Legislative Accountability:

5Constitutional scheme based working with enhanced legislative might.

e) Article 200 tested now.

95 words4 paragraphs
Examiner score
0.8/10

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Topper

Zinnia Aurora

AIR 62025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Federalism

Cooperative Movement and Centre-State Relations

Writing Stats

95

Total words

4

Paragraphs

analytical

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