Functions of Different Levels of Government in India

Introduction

• Focus on the functions of different levels of government in India
• Discussion on legislative, executive, and judicial powers across central and state levels

Levels of Government

Central Government

• Legislative Powers
  • Formulates laws for the entire country
  • Consists of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
  • Responsible for national issues like defense, foreign affairs, and national infrastructure
• Executive Powers
  • Headed by the Prime Minister and his council of ministers
  • Formulates and executes national policies
  • Ministry of Defense is part of the central government
• Judicial Powers
  • Supreme Court of India presides over national legal matters
  • Highest legal authority

State Government

• Legislative Powers
  • Can form laws on matters listed in the State List
  • Led by the Legislative Assembly
• Executive Powers
  • Headed by the Chief Minister
  • Implements state policies
• Judicial Powers
  • High Courts handle the judicial matters at the state level

Functions Compared

• Central Government
  • Deals with broad national and international issues
  • Examples: National defense, communication, banking
• State Government
  • Focuses on regional issues
  • Examples: Police, agriculture, local infrastructure

Conclusion

• Central and state governments have distinct but complementary roles
• Coordination between levels is crucial for the nation’s administration

Additional Notes

• Importance of understanding the division of powers for effective governance
• Suggested seeing more educational content for a deeper understanding