Local Democracy in India: Interpreting Decentralization - Couverture souple

Kumar, Girish

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0761935339 ISBN 13 : 9780761935339

Editeur : SAGE Publications Inc, 2006

Synopsis

The basic objective of this large-scale study is to reconstruct the contemporary history of decentralization in India. This is done with reference to the experiences of four states West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh which represent three generations of panchayats. It assesses the contribution of these institutions in expanding the social base of democracy and in deepening the process of democratization at the local level.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The fundamental objective of this large-scale study is to reconstruct the contemporary historical value of panchayats (a traditional rural Indian political system) in the decentralization of the country. Using interviews and discussions with all the central players in the field, the author presents a comparative and detailed account of panchayat-centric democratic decentralization in the states of West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.

The author covers the key issues of whether:

- the policy of reservations has created spaces for the weaker sections, including women;

- panchayats empower people and strengthen democracy at the local level;

- the people are satisfied with the performance of panchayats.

Additionally, the book assesses the impact of decentralization on the functional efficacy of social sector institutions such as primary schools and health centers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Inc
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0761935339
• ISBN 13: 9780761935339
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 326
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible