Perspectives on Indian Federalism: Dynamics, Dilemmas, and Directions is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of one of the world's most complex and evolving federal systems. Bringing together thirteen original scholarly contributions, this volume examines Indian federalism not merely as a constitutional arrangement but as a dynamic process shaped by political negotiations, economic transformations, cultural diversity, environmental challenges, and developmental aspirations.
The book traverses a wide intellectual landscape, covering themes such as political economy and leadership, cooperative and competitive federalism, asymmetrical governance in North-East India, welfare federalism, India's foreign policy and neighbourhood relations. environmental governance, cultural geography, indigenous knowledge systems, and infrastructure-led nation-building. Through these diverse perspectives, it demonstrates how Federalism permeates virtually every sphere of public life, extending far beyond formal Centre-State relations.
A distinctive feature of the volume is its emphasis on federalism as a living and adaptive framework capable of balancing unity with diversity. authority with autonomy, and national integration with regional aspirations. While acknowledging enduring challenges; ranging from developmental disparities and fiscal tensions to identity politics and governance complexities; the contributors collectively highlight the resilience and transformative potential of India's federal experiment.
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