ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Debating on One Nation, One Policy: Implications for India’s Political System

One nation one policy debate has emerged as a significant point of debate within it.Advocate argue that uniform policies across the country such as areas of education, election, taxation Civil laws or ensure to promote National integration reduce bureaucratic complexity and improve administrative efficiency. One nation One policy can also strengthen National integration by creating a shared regulatory environment and reducing disparities in developing outcomes promotes to transparency and accountability .The constitution of India has derived from the traditional federal systems like US ,Canada ,Switzerland and Australia and also incorporated a large number of unitary or non federal features tilting the balance of power in favour of the nation constitution .Critics contend that such centralisation may undermine India’s constitutional federalism and overlook the country vast socio-cultural and regional diversity. The debate also raises concern about political issues misuse constitutional limitations and the feasibility of applying uniform rules to States with distinct difference. Development needs overall this issue reflect the broader tension between the pursuit of national uniformity and the preservation of India pluralism and federal balance.