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ARE SPECIAL CATEGORY STATES JUSTIFIED?

Syllabus: GS-2- Asymmetric federalism , cooperative and competitive federalism Focus : The article examines the rationale behind granting special category status to certain Indian states, highlighting the historical context, issues of dependency, lack of accountability, and political influences. It advocates for revisiting the status with improved accountability, monitoring mechanisms, and capacity building to ensure efficient …

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