BANGALORE: With the Narendra Modi regime taking charge, presently Delhi is experiencing a whiff of fresh air. What we see is the predominant idea of a shift in development model the country has seen over the last few decades. The focus is on the development of the states and rightfully so.
Historically, Indian states have hardly been given the importance that they deserve in the process of nation building. The center would typically decide on the broad contours of the policy that states would have to follow. The balance as it turns out had been too much in favor of the union in case of center-state relations. The Planning Commission and Finance Commission are working towards devolving financial power to states with the definite recommendation and mandate to increase the share of revenue collections going to states.
However, financial devolution is only a part of the puzzle. The larger and a broader question would be how to make different states partners in development. This would predominantly happen through empowering the states to develop their own vision, take action and build clear understanding that they are partners in India's development. The change would start with the center appreciating the unique challenges of each state and trying to address them through all possible interventions.
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