1937 Constitutional Amendment

The 1937 Constitutional Amendment in India was a significant change that increased the power of the central government and reduced the autonomy of Indian states. It aimed to strengthen the unity of India by giving the central government authority to intervene directly in state affairs and to reorganize state boundaries. This amendment also introduced provisions for centralized control over language policies and administrative functions. Overall, it shifted some power away from individual states, emphasizing a stronger, more centralized government structure to maintain national integrity and streamline governance.