B.2. Rationale Behind The Reorganisation Of The Indian States
The reorganisation of states involves balancing administrative, cultural, economic, and political factors. It aims to create a responsive and inclusive framework for governing India’s diverse regions.
[Image: Major factors considered for granting statehood to Indian states]
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Linguistic and Cultural affiliations |
The reorganisation often takes into account the linguistic and cultural similarities among people in a region. This also helps in better administration and governance.
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Tribal and Ethnic identities |
States like Nagaland were formed considering tribal affiliations. This was done to address the unique cultural and social aspirations of specific communities. |
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Economic development |
Some regions, like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand etc. felt that separate statehood was necessary for economic growth as the existing sta |
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Administrative viability |
States like Uttarakhand were carved out from larger states (in this case, Uttar Pradesh) to ensure better administrative viability and governance. |
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Security issue |
The case of Jammu and Kashmir is a prime example where security issues played a significant role in the reorganisation of the state into two Union Territories – Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. |