Kurian Joseph Committee Report Calls for Reversing Centralisation in India
A high-level committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu government, chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph, has released a report mapping the pattern of centralisation in India. The report argues that federal democracy has weakened over decades and calls for a 'structural reset' similar to the 1991 economic reforms. It critiques the dismantling of Jammu and Kashmir, the GST regime's impact on state finances, and the overreach of Governors. The committee emphasizes that federated governance is essential for India's diversity and warns against the 'misplaced idea' of a single national language.
Key Points
- The report identifies a dangerous trend of centralisation that weakens the authority of States and threatens India's progress.
- It highlights specific issues like the inter-State delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies and the centralisation of sectors like education and health.
- The committee suggests that the Constitution is currently too easy to amend for a federal polity, leading to a cycle of centralisation.
Exam Facts
- Justice Kurian Joseph Committee
- Government of Tamil Nadu
- 2019 dismantling of Jammu and Kashmir
- GST regime impact
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