ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the interaction of federalism and the welfare state in India and its changing dimensions under the impact of globalization, leading to the emergence of varied “welfare regimes” in India. It challenges the neoliberal–welfare dichotomy, arguing that contrary to the expectation of the shrinking of welfare expenditure under neoliberal reforms, India’s welfare expenditure has been on the rise, though the burden of allocation has shifted from the central government to state governments. This leads to differential entitlements for citizens across different states.
