Describe special powers or provisions for some states in India.

The Constitution of India does not grant equal powers to all States. Some States enjoy special status as given below:
(l) Jammu and Kashmir: Under Article 370, the concurrence of the state is required for making laws in matters mentioned in the Union and Concurrent Lists. Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution. Again Indians who are not permanent residents of this State cannot buy land or house there. Amendments to the Indian Constitution under Article 868 cannot apply without the concurrence of the J and K government.
(ii) North-Eastern and smaller States have been given more representation in the Rajya Sabha.
(lll) North-Eastern states such as Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram have a sizeable indigenous tribal population with a distinct history and culture which can be retained under Article 371.
(iv) There are areas which are too small to become an independent State but which could not be merged with any of the existing States. Such areas are like Chandigarh or Lakshadweep or the Capital city of Delhi. These are known as Union Territories and are run by the Central Government.