On mines and minerals, Centre-state compromise is in tatters
The article discusses the deteriorating relationship between the Central and State governments concerning the governance, regulation, and revenue sharing of mines and mineral resources, indicating a breakdown in the previously established compromise on this federal issue.
The article discusses the deteriorating relationship between the Central and State governments concerning the governance, regulation, and revenue sharing of mines and mineral resources, indicating a breakdown in the previously established compromise on this federal issue.
Exam linkage
GS Paper II - Indian Polity & Governance: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
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