Co-operative Federalism & Multilevel Governance
Strengthening India's federal architecture through research on centre-state relations and local governance.
Key Initiatives
Blogs / Opinions
Discussions
National Symposium on Fiscal Federalism
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pune International Centre, Pune
Workshop on Urban Governance Reforms
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Roundtable on Centre-State Relations
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual Platform
Transition Phase of Governance
Foundation
Building the constitutional framework for co-operative federalism through institutional design and legal architecture.
Development
Evolving intergovernmental mechanisms to address emerging challenges in centre-state administrative and financial relations.
Consolidation
Strengthening institutional capacity of state and local governments through policy reforms and capacity building.
Leadership
Driving policy innovation and thought leadership through research, publications, and multi-stakeholder convenings.
Sustainability
Ensuring long-term resilience of India's federal governance through adaptive frameworks and continuous dialogue.
Publications
Fiscal Federalism in India: Challenges and Reform Options
An in-depth analysis of India's fiscal federal architecture, examining tax devolution, vertical and horizontal imbalances, and reform recommendations for the Finance Commission.
Urban Local Bodies and the 74th Amendment: An Assessment
A comprehensive assessment of the 74th Amendment's impact on urban local governance, financial devolution, and capacity building across Indian states.
Centre-State Relations in a Globalised Economy
Examining how global economic integration affects centre-state relations, regulatory frameworks, and India's federal balance.
News Articles
Our Team
Dr. Arvind Sharma
Director
Prof. Meera Joshi
Senior Fellow
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Research Lead
Dr. Anjali Deshmukh
Policy Analyst
Dr. Sanjay Patel
Research Fellow
Dr. Priya Singh
Programme Coordinator
About CFMG
India's federal system is dynamic and complex, requiring constant dialogue and institutional innovation. Our research examines centre-state fiscal relations, administrative coordination, urban governance, and the role of local bodies in India's democratic framework. We facilitate policy dialogues that bring together union and state governments, municipal authorities, and academic experts to strengthen co-operative federalism and multilevel governance.