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Panchayati Raj: Oxford India Short Introductions
Kuldeep Mathur
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Paperback. Series: Oxford India Short Introductions Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; GTF; JH; JPR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 183 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 188.
This volume is a comprehensive account of Panchayati Raj institutions in India since the 73rd Constitutional Amendment mandated them in the year 1993. While local governance is not new to India, the present system of Panchayats was created and developed in the midst of the post-1991 reforms and 'liberalization' of the state-centric political economy. Civil society and market were to acquire greater roles in the delivery of public services at the local level, and decentralization of governance institutions was initiated. This Short Introduction presents a balanced and complete picture of the philosophy, objectives, evolution, successes, and failures of these institutions ... Read more
This volume is a comprehensive account of Panchayati Raj institutions in India since the 73rd Constitutional Amendment mandated them in the year 1993. While local governance is not new to India, the present system of Panchayats was created and developed in the midst of the post-1991 reforms and 'liberalization' of the state-centric political economy. Civil society and market were to acquire greater roles in the delivery of public services at the local level, and decentralization of governance institutions was initiated. This Short Introduction presents a balanced and complete picture of the philosophy, objectives, evolution, successes, and failures of these institutions ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
OUP India
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Oxford India Short Introductions Series
Condition
New
Weight
185g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New Delhi, India
ISBN
9780198090434
SKU
V9780198090434
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About Kuldeep Mathur
Kuldeep Mathur is Retired Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Reviews for Panchayati Raj: Oxford India Short Introductions
A well-researched guide with interesting newspaper highlights showing the actual functioning of these institutions, this short introduction is a must-read for anyone interested in getting an overview of Indias PRIs.
Gazala Fareedi, Political Studies Review
Gazala Fareedi, Political Studies Review