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Cooperative federalism in India has been facing a new hurdle in the form of fiscal constraints on the States emanating from the centre. Comment. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/in-the-name-of-cooperative-federalism/article32047918.ece
  • In the intro, mention the issue of shortage of funds faced by State due to delayed payments from the Centre.
  • In the body, mention the various issues faced by the States-like delayed payments, cess collected by the Centre, FRBM constraints, the gap in what was devolution expected under 14th Finance Commission recommendations and what is being received, decreasing spending by the Centre on social sector etc.
  • Conclude by suggestion the need for revisiting the FRBM provisions for the States.

Comments

20 responses to “Cooperative federalism in India has been facing a new hurdle in the form of fiscal constraints on the States emanating from the centre. Comment. 10 marks”

  1. Parakh Sarda Avatar
    Parakh Sarda

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Parakh
      In the introduction, briefly define cooperative federalism then write about the hurdles it is facing.
      Work on your handwriting, I am not able to read your heading-‘recent ….. ‘
      Work on content, write the various hurdles faced by the states like more burden of social development,delayed payments and consistently below 14th FC recommendations etc.
      Briefly explain the need to revisit the FRBM provisions.
      Lackluster conclusion,try to end with some positive note or way forward, you can write like this that the government should stress on the need to leverage the potential of cooperative and competitive federalism for achieving all round inclusive development in India.
      Keep writing!

  2. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Lackluster introduction, first define what is cooperative federalism then write write about the obstacles.
      You have explained the constraints in a good manner , also mention the lack of Centre’s support to the states and more burden of social development on the states .
      In the FRBM Act, you can mention the ‘escape clause’.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on sentence formation.
      Keep writing !

  3. Taran Avatar
    Taran

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Taran
      Introduction is good but need to rephrase it due to grammatical and spelling errors.
      You have explained the constraints in a good manner , also mention the lack of Centre’s support to the states and more burden of social development on the states , you could have used a flow chart for this to save space and words.
      As the solution, briefly explain the need to revisit the FRBM provisions.
      Lackluster conclusion, highlight the importance of sound cooperative federalism .
      Work on basic grammar and spellings.
      Improve the presentation of your answer to get better marks,
      Keep writing,you will improve.

  4. Chester Avatar
    Chester

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Chester
      Good introduction.
      Need to add more points in the constraint part, write about the various hurdles faced by the states like more burden of social development,delayed payments and consistently below 14th FC recommendations etc.
      Also try to explain the points in brief to save your space as well as words.
      As the solution, briefly explain the need to revisit the FRBM provisions.
      States should have their own foreign policy- Avoid these type of statements.
      In conclusion also highlight the importance of sound cooperative federalism .
      Work on spellings.
      Avoid using unnecessary capital alphabets in between of a sentence.
      Write crisp and concise to add more content in the given word limit.
      Keep writing , you will suceed.

  5. PSR Avatar
    PSR

    Order ID- 0000237952

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi PSR
      Lackluster introduction, mention the issue of shortage of funds faced by State due to delayed payments from the Centre.
      You have explained the issues and fiscal constraints in a decent manner.
      Mention the impact also.
      Need to add more solid points in way forward.
      Briefly explain the need to revisit the FRBM provisions-It should allow for greater flexibility and consultation as to when and how the “escape clause” can be applied.
      Good conclusion.
      Underline important stuff.
      Avoid using short forms like govt.
      Overall a decent attempt.
      Keep writing.

  6. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

    Payment ID: #0000230867

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Good introduction.
      Issues are well explained in concise manner, keep it up!
      Content is good and well placed.
      You have answer the question in a comprehensive manner.
      In the way ahead,suggest the need for revisiting the FRBM provisions for the states.
      Conclude by highlighting the importance of cooperative federalism.
      A decent attempt.
      You have the potential of writing good answers, keep writing,you will succeed.

  7. PS0095 Avatar
    PS0095

    Payment id : pay_FDALbw6305ZjIX

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi PS
      Good introduction.
      Issues faced by the states are well explained but need to summarise them.
      Explain briefly the impact of these issues.
      Explain a little more about the need for revisiting the FRBM provisions for the states,you can add the ‘escape clause’ also.
      Good conclusion.
      Overall a decent attempt.
      Content is good and answer is well structured.
      Persistence is the key to success,keep writing !

  8. Uttam Kumar Avatar
    Uttam Kumar

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Uttam
      Lackluster introduction, define cooperative federalism and mention the issue of shortage of funds faced by State due to delayed payments from the Centre.
      Issues are well explained.
      Write the impact of these issues .
      In the way forward, explain a little more about the need for revisiting the FRBM provisions for the states.
      Conclusion is missing, conclude by highlighting the importance of healthy cooperative federalism in India.
      Work on content as well as structure.
      Keep writing,you will improve !

  9. Sneha Avatar
    Sneha

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Sneha
      Good introduction.
      Issues are well explained by you but try to summarise them so that you can cover other aspects also in the given word limit.
      Explain briefly the impact of these issues.
      Way forward is quite good.
      Try to write little big.
      Conclude by highlighting the importance of cooperative federalism.
      Underline keywords .
      Overall a good attempt.
      Keep writing !

  10. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

    Payment id : #0000237030

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      Good introduction.
      After the introduction, give a heading- features of cooperative federalism then write your points under it.
      You have explained the issues and fiscal constraints in a decent manner.
      Mention the impact also.
      Briefly explain the need to revisit the FRBM provisions-It should allow for greater flexibility and consultation as to when and how the “escape clause” can be applied.
      Good conclusion.
      Improve your handwriting.
      A good attempt.
      Keep writing !