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How has asymmetric federalism helped India accommodate its diverse regional needs? Discuss with suitable examples.

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Asymmetric federalism allowed to treat different federating unit differently. Unequal relationship between federation and its federating centre. * Role to accommodate Diverse Regional Need 1. Distribution of Lok sabha, Rajya sabha seats Lok sabha - based on population. Rajya sabha - population basis. eg: UP has 80 LS, seat, MP has 29 LS seat. 2. Finance Commission recommendation end fund devolution based on mathematical formula & give indices • Maximum percentage to income distance • focus on poor state

3. Disposition grants to backward and underdeveloped state, like Hilly and Northern eastern state receive more discretionary grants. 4. Special state: 11 to support them economically. 5, 6th & 6th schedule area - special focus to local self government & their autonomy. 6. Article 371 to 371A, B.C ... upto on. Need based approach to accomodate need & regional requirement. eg: 371O - Andhra Pradesh university special provision. Thus, asymmetric federalism try to accomodate diverse need and requirement of Region. It should be driver by constitutional mandate.

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Asymmetric federalism enables India to accommodate diverse regional needs and requirements through constitutional provisions, differential devolution of powers and finances, and special provisions for backward and vulnerable states.

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AIR 2492025

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

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Asymmetric Federalism

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