The Sarkaria Commission, set up in 1983, is related to which one of th

The Sarkaria Commission, set up in 1983, is related to which one of the following?

Metropolitan planning
Centre-State relationship
Parliamentary committees
Reforms in bureaucracy
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The Sarkaria Commission, headed by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, was appointed by the Central government in 1983 to examine the centre-state relationship in India. Its mandate was to review the existing arrangements between the Union and States in all spheres and recommend appropriate changes and measures.
The Sarkaria Commission’s primary focus was on the relationship between the Central government and the State governments in India.
The Commission submitted its report in 1987. It made 247 recommendations to improve centre-state relations. While it did not suggest a major structural change, it recommended strengthening the existing institutions and mechanisms for better coordination, such as the Inter-State Council. Many of its recommendations have been implemented over time.