3. What are the different institutional arrangements in India to promote cooperation between the Centre and States? Critically analyse the role of Inter-State Council to enhance cooperative federalism in India.

Approach:

♤ Provide a brief introduction about the need for cooperation between centre and states.

♤ Write in brief the existing institutional arrangements which enhance Centre-State Cooperation.

♤ Then, write the aim of Inter-State Council. Analyse the performance of Inter-State Council since its inception.

♤ Give concluding remarks for the answer with a way forward.