What is Inter-State Council?
Historical Background
Key Points
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Established under Article 263 of the Constitution.
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Deals with disputes among states.
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Investigates and discusses subjects in which some or all of the states, or the Union and one or more of the states have a common interest.
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Makes recommendations upon any such subject and particularly recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject.
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The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Council.
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Chief Ministers of all States are members.
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Chief Ministers of Union Territories having a Legislative Assembly are members.
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Administrators of Union Territories not having a Legislative Assembly are members.
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Six Union Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister are members.
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The Council meets at least thrice a year.
Visual Insights
Understanding the Inter-State Council
Shows the key aspects of the Inter-State Council, including its constitutional basis, functions, and role in promoting cooperative federalism.
Inter-State Council
- ●Constitutional Basis
- ●Functions
- ●Composition
- ●Role in Cooperative Federalism
Evolution of the Inter-State Council
Shows the key events and developments related to the Inter-State Council in India.
The Inter-State Council was established based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission to promote cooperation and coordination between the Centre and the States. The timeline shows its evolution and key milestones.
- 1983Sarkaria Commission recommends establishment of Inter-State Council
- 1990First Inter-State Council constituted
- 2003Recommendations of Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations
- 2016Reconstitution of Inter-State Council
- 2017Discussions on GST implementation in Inter-State Council meetings
- 2020Focus on internal security and LWE in Council meetings
- 2024Discussions on cooperative federalism and economic development
- 2026Ongoing efforts to improve Centre-State relations
Recent Developments
5 developmentsThe Inter-State Council has been reconstituted several times.
Recent meetings have focused on issues such as internal security, economic development, and cooperative federalism.
Discussions on the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its impact on states' finances.
Deliberations on strategies to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE).
Focus on improving Centre-State relations and promoting harmonious relations among states.