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

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Asymmetrical federalism refers to balance of power in favours of centre & one state leading to increased centralisation. Role in accommodating federal regional need: (1) Allocation of grants-in aid by centre to state according to mile as you to North Eastern state (MBH 215). (2) Diversified focus on under-developed & power state for Budgetary grant of 10,000 or to Bihar in Budget 2023-26. (3) Help maintain sovereignty & integrity of national through ensuring place by president rule supported in Manipur to avert violence.

4Performance Board grants increase competitive federalism among state, increase performance & weiled management mdne & with saying. (5) Help resolution of inter-state disputes of water (Article 262) through federal medium & claiming dispute. (6) Increase social welfare means for regional development & NM Delhi for North East state, & persuing monthly equity by curve & language formula means pursuing Hindi & centralisation laws & devolution funds is currently from Decent Scheme.

— YASHVI JAIN · AIR 97

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YASHVI JAIN

AIR 972025

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

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Asymmetric Federalism

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