13th Inter-State Council Meeting Focuses on Digital Governance and Climate Action
July 2024
The 13th meeting of the Inter-State Council, held after a significant gap, focused on coordinating digital governance initiatives across states and developing a unified approach to climate change mitigation. The meeting discussed the Digital India 2.0 framework, standardization of digital services across states, and coordination of renewable energy policies. This represents a shift from traditional dispute resolution to proactive policy coordination, reflecting the evolving role of the Council in contemporary governance challenges.
UPSC Angle: Expected questions on the role of Inter-State Council in coordinating emerging policy areas, comparison with GST Council's effectiveness, and the relevance of cooperative federalism in addressing 21st-century challenges