The Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to examine Centre–State relations under the Indian Constitution.
Chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, it reviewed federal arrangements and suggested reforms to strengthen cooperative federalism.

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•  Constituted in 1983 by Ministry of Home Affairs
•  Chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria, retired Supreme Court judge
•  Other members: B. Sivaraman and Dr. S.R. Sen
•  Tasked to review Centre–State relations under Constitution
•  Studied powers, functions, and responsibilities of Union and States
•  Took socio-economic changes into account
•  Term extended four times beyond one year
•  Final report submitted in 1988
•  Made 247 recommendations for federal balance