| ID | 169819 |
| Title Proper | Growing Role of Para-diplomacy in India’s Foreign Policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ojha, Vivek |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The notion of Para-diplomacy in india can be best understood through the innovative concept of Competitive Federalism. Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi once visited liberty foundation in America where he came to know the concept of competitive federalism. Immediately thereafter he discussed this concept with Niti Aayog. Niti Aayog felt the mesmerizing potential of this concept in context to indian federalism sometimes seen vulnerable due to states adamant behaviour towards central government. Niti Aayog, PMO and other concerned entities under prime minister Modi thought that a policy of engagement of Indian states in various sectors in a competitive manner could be formulated to harness development syndrome in the country . |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 40, No.12; Dec 2019: p.125-29 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2019-12 40, 12 |
| Key Words | Para-Diplomacy ; India’s Foreign Policy |