The cooperative nature of Indian federalism is being increasingly challenged by emerging differences in Centre-State relations. Discuss. What steps can be taken to strengthen the cooperative spirit of Indian federalism?

Indian Constitution is a federal one, but it can be made uniformly bound on circumstances (Dr. Ambedkar). Federalism in India: [Diagram showing triangle with three points: Constitutional-Cooperative, Indian Federalism, Cooperation] - Constitutional: wealth services, CODD rankings - Indian Federalism - Cooperation: NITI Aayog, State council Cooperative federalism is one based on mutual respect and understanding of states and centre. (1) Cooperation in Inter-state water tribunal awards. However, recent certain wrongs is cooperative federalism are: (2) Increasing centralization (increased Union list) schedule 99-100. ii Fiscal issues. (3) Lack of equitable devolution. (4) Southern States displacement on population formula of 15th FC. (5) GSTC cess inadequacy. vi Use of administrative agencies: CBI and ED selectively picking upto (it's said CBI to be caged parrot). vii Issue of imbalanced regional development. viii Former subsidies help Northwest not (difficult in development of pilot). ix Calls for special category status by Bihar. x Issue of politicization of tiers (recent RK Scar case). vii Mutual distrust among state and centre.

vii Increasing centralization (increased Union list) schedule 99-100. ii Fiscal issues. Lack of equitable devolution. (3) Southern States displacement on population formula of 15th FC. (4) GSTC cess inadequacy. vi Use of administrative agencies: CBI and ED selectively picking upto (it's said CBI to be caged parrot). vii Issue of imbalanced regional development. viii Farmer subsidies help North West not. Difficult in development of pilot. ix Calls for special category status by Bihar. x Issue of politicization of tiers (recent RK Scar case). vii Mutual distrust among state and centre.

Steps to improve cooperative federalism: i Office of governor should be made impartial and politicized. ii Jal Shakti Senai issue, Delhi HC. (difficulty in development of pilot) iii Free indexing of agency. (CBI, ED). iv Handholding of states (light behind grant and devolution increased to 42% in FC). v Mutual cooperation (Inter-state water council meetings). vi Only met once in 3 years since lifting. vii Developing consumer based policy. (Smart city, mission). Hence to uphold ideas of constitution and Radial development federalism is a must. NITI Aayog