Why some states are given special status in India, what is the reason behind it?
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Answer:
special status are given to some north eastern states and Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
special special status given to those States which has a difficult terrain ,hilly areas, low population density and low per capita income
The concept of a special category status was first introduced in 1969 when the fifth Finance Commission sought to provide certain disadvantaged states with preferential treatment in the form of central assistance and tax breaks, establishing special development boards, reservation in local government jobs, educational institutions, etc.
This formula was named after the then Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr Gadgil Mukherjee and is related to the transfer of assistance to the states by centre under various schemes.
Initially, three states; Assam, Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir were granted special status but from 1974-1979, five more states were added under the special category. These include Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Tripura.
In 1990, with the addition of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, the states increased to 10. The state of Uttarakhand was given special category status in 2001.
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>>> So, currently total 11 states enjoy the Special category status. <<<
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Assam
13. Himachal Pradesh
4. Jammu and Kashmir
5. Manipur
6. Meghalaya
7. Mizoram
18. Nagaland
9. Sikkim
10.Tripura
11. Uttarakhand