Decentralisation In India

Author : D. Rajasekhar
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000425345

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Handbook of Decentralised Governance and Development in India by D. Rajasekhar Pdf

This handbook examines 25 years of decentralised governance and development in India. It provides a historical overview of developments since the introduction of decentralisation reforms (73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts) and critically assesses the measures initiated to strengthen decentralised institutions and deepen grassroots democracy. It also discusses the status of service delivery and identifies the issues and challenges involved in achieving development at the local level. The volume studies themes such as the devolution of powers in India, administrative and fiscal decentralisation, decentralised planning, Panchayats in scheduled areas, the sociological aspects of decentralisation, caste, gender and local democracy, capacity building, ICT for local governance, urban local governance, workfare and decentralisation, and decentralised natural resource management. It also looks at Panchayati Raj institutions from a Gandhian perspective. The first of its kind, this handbook will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of decentralisation and development, development studies, fiscal decentralisation, political studies, political sociology, Indian politics, Indian government, public policy and governance, political economy, South Asian studies, and South Asian politics.

Author : Sweta Mishra
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8170995337

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Democratic Decentralisation in India by Sweta Mishra Pdf

Author : D. Rajasekhar,R Manjula,M Devendra Babu
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000461671

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Decentralisation in Contemporary India by D. Rajasekhar,R Manjula,M Devendra Babu Pdf

This volume examines the process of decentralisation in India since the 1992 legislation which devolved powers to local government bodies to ensure greater participation in local governance and planning. It studies the functioning of gram sabhas, panchayats, school development committees, water supply and sanitation committees, Residents Welfare Associations, and rural development schemes like the MGNREGS, analysing their effectiveness and tracing the political, administrative, and fiscal powers the local government wields. With case studies from different Indian states, the book examines the functioning of local governance mechanisms and institutions in relation to crucial issues such as citizen participation, the participation of women and disadvantaged groups, fiscal decentralisation, peace-building, economic development, and education, among others. Comprehensive and insightful, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of development studies, political science, public policy, governance studies, regional development, political economy, political sociology, public administration, and South Asian studies, especially those focusing on India.

Author : Rémi de Bercegol
Publisher : Springer
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9788132227649

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Small Towns and Decentralisation in India by Rémi de Bercegol Pdf

This book examines the impact that decentralisation reforms, initiated in the early 1990s, have had on small towns in India. It specifically focuses on small towns in Uttar Pradesh, one of the most densely populated and poorest states in India. Although considered home to one of the oldest urban civilisations, India remains one of the least urbanised regions in the world. At the same time, the country has many million-strong metropolises that are among the world’s largest megacities, as well as a multitude of small and medium-sized towns and cities. This paradoxical urbanisation, against a backdrop of reforms, has interested the scientific community to gain a more nuanced understanding of the changes and challenges involved. This book analyses an urban environment often overlooked by researchers and public authorities, namely, that of small towns. These towns are of vital importance as this is where the bulk of future urban development will take place. However, decades after implementation of the reforms, the majority of reviews and assessments have focused on large cities and so the impacts of the reform on small towns are still poorly understood. This book includes extensive primary data about political, technical and financial municipal issues in small towns of northern India and, is therefore, of interest to students, researchers and planners working on urban and regional studies in the global South.

Author : E. Venkatesu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317192312

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Democratic Decentralization in India by E. Venkatesu Pdf

This book explores experiences, issues and challenges which have emerged since Constitutional status was granted to the local bodies at grassroots level in India in the early 1990s. Among other issues, it focuses on: the contrasting political ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar on Panchayati Raj Institutions the legal and constitutional provisions which were introduced through the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts the devolution process, status and challenges of democracy for local governmental bodies empowerment of the women and lower castes through reservations in the local bodies governance in Schedule V and VI tribal areas Based on extensive fieldwork across India, this volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of political science, sociology, public administration as well as policymakers and civil society activists.

Author : Chandan Sengupta,Stuart Corbridge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136198489

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Democracy, Development and Decentralisation in India by Chandan Sengupta,Stuart Corbridge Pdf

First published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : M. V. Nadkarni,N. Sivanna,Lavanya Suresh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351600835

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Decentralised Democracy in India by M. V. Nadkarni,N. Sivanna,Lavanya Suresh Pdf

This book provides a vantage point of comparison, of the actual reality of decentralisation in India with Gandhi’s vision of decentralised democracy, or what he referred to as Gram Swaraj. It looks at the historical evolution of panchayats from ancient times to India’s independence, and critically discusses the developments after. It examines the functioning of the present Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and the performances of urban local bodies. The basic thrust of this work is the need for constitutional reforms meant to strengthen and deepen democracy. The book will be useful to those in political studies, policy studies, public administration and development studies.

Author : Craig Anthony Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : 0850036429

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Decentralisation in India by Craig Anthony Johnson Pdf

Author : P. N. Sankaran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Autonomy
ISBN : UOM:39015076857542

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Decentralisation by P. N. Sankaran Pdf

The Trend Towards Decentralization Worldwide Has Been Accompanied By Differing Perceptions On Its Costs And Benefits. Decentralization Of Power From The Centre To The Provinces, Districts And Villages, Of Course, Enables People To Participate In Decision-Making More Directly. However, Democratic Decentralization Requires More Than Just Decentralization And Devolving Power. It Also Envisages Widening Participation Of The Marginalized- Women, Minorities And The Poor- And Increasing Accountability Of Public Officials At Local Levels. Framed Against The Above Background, The Book Presents An Introductory Overview Of The Global And Regional Processes In Decentralization And Proceeds To Unfold The Dynamics Of Institutional Proliferation/Linkages, Issues Of Inclusion And Participatory Justice, Protection Of Human Rights At The Grassroots, Accountability And Transparency Under Decentralized Governance, And Social Development Perspectives Of Decentralized Planning Process. Apart From Its Broad Reflections On The Indian Scenario, The Book Captures The Specific Experience Of Kerala In Decentralization Over The Last Decade.

Author : Surat Singh
Publisher : Deep and Deep Publications
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : 8176295779

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Decentralised Governance in India by Surat Singh Pdf

The Book Arises Out Of A Seminar Held In Haryana And Explores The Myth Of Decentralized Rural Governance And Seeks To Present Grand Realities In Various States. Divided Into 5 Parts- The Conceptual Dimensions-National Dimensions-Women And Weaker Sections-Capacity Building And The Experiences In States. 44 Papers In All.

Author : Niraja Gopal Jayal,Amit Prakash,Pradeep K. Sharma
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015064946141

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Local Governance in India by Niraja Gopal Jayal,Amit Prakash,Pradeep K. Sharma Pdf

Contributed research papers presented at a workshop organised by Centre for the Study of Law and Governance at Jawaharlal Nehru University in collaboration with the UNDP and UN-Habitat in April 2002.

Author : Rani D. Mullen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136597992

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Decentralization, Local Governance, and Social Wellbeing in India by Rani D. Mullen Pdf

Over the past three decades, decentralization has been seen as the means for allowing local governments to become more accountable, and for encouraging the deepening of democracy and the building of village communities. By drawing on original village-level case studies of six villages in three different Indian states, this book presents a systematic analysis of the impact of decentralization on the delivery of social services at the local level within India. Supplementing national and state-level data and analyzing the different historical legacies in each state, the book argues that decentralization is not simply a function of the structure of the decentralization program or of the relationship between higher-tiered and local government. Rather, the possibility of decentralization affecting social outcomes depends on several interacting factors, including the distribution of power among local elites, the dynamics of political competition, and the level of civil society mobilization. By examining constitutionally-mandated political decentralization across India, this book identifies the circumstances under which local government structures can lead to improved social services and societal wellbeing, as well as presenting a substantial contribution to studies on South Asian Politics and Local Government.

Author : Pinaki Chakraborty,Lekha Chakraborty,Anit Mukherjee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781316673959

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Social Sector in a Decentralized Economy by Pinaki Chakraborty,Lekha Chakraborty,Anit Mukherjee Pdf

This book is an analytical examination of financing and public service delivery challenges in a decentralized framework. It also provides critical insights into the effectiveness of public expenditure, through benefit incidence analysis of education and healthcare services in India. The benefits of decentralization always come with conflicts and trade-offs. By unpacking the process of decentralization, the authors identify that 'unfunded mandates', arising from the asymmetry between finances and functions at local levels, are a major challenge. The analysis is carried out by distilling the existing studies in this area, and through an empirical investigation of public finance data at different public sector levels in India, as well as in some selected developing countries. Using the household survey statistics of consumption expenditure, an analysis of utilization or benefit incidence of public spending on social sectors in India is achieved, covering education and health sectors. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Author : V N Alok
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811622038

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Fiscal Decentralization in India by V N Alok Pdf

This book presents an in-depth analysis of key recommendations of the consecutive state finance commissions (SFCs) across states of India in the local and national perspective. It reviews the working of SFCs and their critical role in strengthening local governments, both Panchayats and municipalities in the various states. The volume attempts to identify some of the emerging issues related to the efficacy of SFC in fiscal decentralization. It appraises nearly eighty SFC reports and actions taken thereon by the respective State Governments with contextual analysis.

Author : S. N. Mishra,Anil Dutta Mishra,Sweta Mishra
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : 8170999189

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Public Governance and Decentralisation by S. N. Mishra,Anil Dutta Mishra,Sweta Mishra Pdf

The Highly Useful Two Volume Set Recommended For Policy Planners, Practitioners, Students Of Governance And Development And General Readers Alike.