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For Federalism to Be Truly Cooperative, Revive the Inter-State Council | Indian Federalism Explained for UPSC | Is Indian Federalism under threat? The Inter-State Council (ISC) under Article 263 is the most powerful constitutional body to make Centre-State relations truly cooperative, but it has met only once in the last 10 years! In this crucial video for UPSC Mains GS2 (Polity & Governance), we decode why reviving the Inter-State Council is essential for Cooperative Federalism. From the Sarkaria Commission, Punchhi Commission, to the Rajamannar Committee - all recommended strengthening the ISC. What is the Inter-State Council? Why was it created? Why is it defunct? How is it different from NITI Aayog, GST Council, Zonal Councils and National Development Council? What are the issues of Centre-State disputes, the Governor's role, President's Rule, and Funds allocation? This topic is extremely important for UPSC Mains, Prelims and Interview. We discuss the composition of ISC (PM as Chairman, CMs of all states, 6 Union Ministers), its functions, and the way forward to make federalism truly cooperative. WHAT'S INSIDE: ✓ What is Cooperative Federalism vs Competitive Federalism ✓ Inter-State Council Article 263 - Power, Functions & Composition ✓ Why ISC is called the Most Important Body for Federalism ✓ Sarkaria & Punchhi Commission Recommendations on ISC ✓ Difference Between ISC, NITI Aayog, GST Council, Zonal Council ✓ Issues: Centre-State Disputes, Governor Misuse, Fiscal Federalism ✓ Way Forward: How to Revive and Strengthen ISC Based on Laxmikanth, 2nd ARC Report, Punchhi Commission & The Hindu Editorial. Brought to you by VAJIRAO & REDDY INSTITUTE - India's Top Potential Training Institute for IAS. Subscribe for Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing & Current Affairs. #CooperativeFederalism #InterStateCouncil #IndianFederalism #Article263 #CentreStateRelations #FederalismInIndia #InterStateCouncilUPSC #UPSCPolity #GS2Polity #SarkariaCommission #PunchhiCommission #NITIAayog #GSTCouncil #IndianConstitution #UPSC2026 #IASInterview #GovernanceUPSC #FiscalFederalism #ZonalCouncil #VajiraoAndReddyInstitute