Financial Decentralization, Panchayati Raj Institutions (Pris) and Rural Development in India
Financial Decentralization, Panchayati Raj Institutions (Pris) and Rural Development in India

Author: Mohd Azam Khan

Publisher:

Published: 2011-01

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9788177082579

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The passage of the India's Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 marked a watershed in the history of this country. With this amendment, a uniform structure of panchayats (village councils) emerged throughout the country. Article 243G, read with the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, explicitly requires the states to devolve powers and authority on panchayats, which may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government. India's decentralization initiative in the form of Seventy-third Amendment poses challenges and offers opportunities. Providing basic services at the grassroots level makes panchayats the primary interface of the citizens' interaction with the government. The principle of subsidiarity implies that matters are best handled by the least centralized competent authority. Following this, these institutions need to be adequately empowered - both functionally and financially - to enable them to fulfill the role envisaged for them in the Constitution. This book examines the role of the panchayats in India's rural development.

Decentralization
Decentralization

Author: Satyajit Singh

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13:

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Institutional models, fiscal arrangements, and politics of decentralization -- Future directions.

Panchayati Raj & Rural Development: Policy, Practice & Implication
Panchayati Raj & Rural Development: Policy, Practice & Implication

Author: P. C.Sikligar

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2020-09-12

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13:

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This book establishes a link between the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development. Panchayati Raj being people-centric institutions promotes quality of life of the people living in the rural areas. India is a home of villages where a large chunk of population lives whereas Panchayati Raj is a hearth of governance and development in rural areas. Government has assigned developmental tasks to Panchayati Raj bodies by involving people and their representatives. The goal of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Development Schemes are interlined which focus on resolving issues of the people and take care of development. Government of India, through its legislations, empowers elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions to share their responsibilities in developmental process and promotes services to the local people. This book covers strategy and evolution of Panchayati Raj system and effectiveness of centrally sponsored schemes. This book is useful for the functionaries of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, students of Political Science, Rural Development Management, Scholars of M.Phil., & Ph.D., Development Agents, Social Activists, Students of different competitive examinations, etc. This book comprises important themes of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development which fulfills expectation of the readers.

Decentralisation Panchayati Raj and District Planning
Decentralisation Panchayati Raj and District Planning

Author: Baldev Singh

Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9788171565467

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Development Planning Is A Dynamic Process Of Desired Change In The Historical Flows Of Men, Materials And Products. The Change May Be Slow But Steady Or Drastic. In Decentralised Planning, However, Drastic Changes In Historical Flows Are Constrained By Regional And National Priorities. The Work Marshals The Fundamentals Of Economics, Political Science And Public Administration To Develop A Conceptualisation Of De¬Centralisation, Panchayati Raj Institutions And District Planning. Besides, It Examines The Experiences Of Indian States, Particularly That Of Punjab.The Issues Are Organised In Four Broad Parts : Part I, On Decentralisation, Scans Through The Theoretical Foundations And Planning Experiences In Respect Of Decentralisation. Part Ii, On Panchayati Raj Local Self-Government Institutions, Dilates On The Punjab Panchayati Raj Bill, 1994 And Panchayat Finances. Part Hi, On Agro-Climatic Regional Planning Strategy Examines The Relevance Of Agro-Climatic Regionalisation At District Level. Part Iv, On District Development Planning Strategy, Examines The District'S Strengths And Weaknessess In Terms Of Population And Workforce, Income Flows, Non-Agriculture Enterprises And Agricultural Enterprises. In The Final Round, It Develops A Development Strategy For The District Economy. The Work Will Be Useful To Policy Makers, Planners, Students Of Development And Institutional Economics, Public Administration And Political Science, And Trainers And Trainees Of State And District Planning Institutes.

Decentralization (Panchayati Raj) in India
Decentralization (Panchayati Raj) in India

Author: Arsheed Aziz Khanday

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 3668722714

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Academic Paper from the year 2012 in the subject History - Asia, , language: English, abstract: This paper analyses the decentralization in India with special interest in the history of the country and his government. Decentralization is popularly known as Panchayati raj in India. Panchayati raj institutions have been considered as instruments of socio-economic transformation in rural India. Decentralization of power to the Panchayats is seen as a means of empowering people and involving them in decision making process. Local governments being closer to the people can be more responsive to local needs and can make better use of resources. The democratic system in a country can be ensured only if there is mass participation in the governance. Therefore, the system of democratic decentralization popularly known as Panchayati Raj is considered as an instrument to ensure democracy and socio-economic transformation. From ancient to Mughal period village bodies were the pivot of administration. In the British period our villages remained backward and they lacked all the essentials of civilized existence. They did not have adequate communications, sanitations, public health, medical aid, good education facilities and all other things that a modern man needs as essentials of life. In the independent India, The role of the local self government acquired a new significance.

Fiscal Decentralisation
Fiscal Decentralisation

Author: Amba Agarwal

Publisher: Serials Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9788186771853

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The Worldwide Trend Towards Democratic Decentralization And Empowering The Grass-Root Level Institutions Has Led Reshaping The Rural Development Programmes And Administrative Reforms. Effective Decentralization Requires Political, Fiscal And Administrative Reforms To Implement Decisions And Initiatives So That Efficiency In The Delivery Of Public Services May Be Ensured. With The Change In Policy Regime, Socio-Economic Environment And Development Paradigms, There Is Need For Special Focus On Rural India For Empowering Rural Poor And Ensuring People S Participation In Democratic Decentralized Governance. As We Know That Decentralization In Most Of The States In India Is Characterized By Overlapping Of Functions And Proliferation Of Schemes. The Overlap Of Expenditure And Responsibilities Between Different Levels Of Government Has Implications On Administration And Governance. Thus, In This Scenario, Resource Mobilization, And Management Of Panchayat Finances Need Special Emphasis. Present Book Highlights The Status Of Democratic Decentralization, Panchayat Financing, Fiscal Decentralization Devolution Of Functions And Finances To Panchayati Raj Institutions And Review Of Various State Finance Commission Reports. It Is Hoped That The Book Will Be Useful For The Policy Makers, Administrators, Economists, Researchers And Those Who Are Interested In This Field.