Smaller states

Smaller states are "conceptually better governed," says George Mathew, director, Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) in the national capital. The institute regularly undertakes field studies and, Mathew says, Andhra Pradesh "was not progressing as expected" in the field of governance. In that context, he says, Telangana is a good step.

"In terms of governance, smaller states are better governed. Of the smaller states, the only exception is Jharkhand. Otherwise, they have all been successes," says Mathew while listing out Goa, Kerala, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

There is very little logic behind our present states. Some are based on language, some on the influence of Congress leaders during Independence, and some have almost no basis
There was very little logic behind the formation of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar but for the influence of some Congress leaders at the time of their formation

As a teacher I know very well that the smaller the ratio of students to teacher, the better is the efficiency because of greater class control. Not only that, when the number is less no one feels neglected. Before agitating against the formation Telangana state, one must  know about the " Gentle men's ageement"  and study "Telangana History"