{"product_id":"panchayati-raj-participation-and-decentralization","title":"Panchayati Raj, Participation and Decentralization","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ramesh K. Arora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8131602524\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndia’s parliamentary democracy is marked by its dynamic grassroots structure. The participatory and democratic institutions at the local level have significantly strengthened the democratic fabric of the nation, making governance more effective and responsive. Especially after the 73rd and 74th amendments to the Indian Constitution, the decentralization of governance has injected new vigor into participatory democracy. Although these constitutional amendments have yet to be fully implemented, the democratization process has gained irreversible momentum. It is hoped that in the years ahead, India will witness a robust and responsible democracy, extending to every community, group, and region of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology explores the critical issues surrounding the impact of Panchayati Raj Institutions, the participatory democracy framework, and the design of decentralized governance in India. It emphasizes the key features of India's participatory democracy, while also addressing the gaps that need to be bridged through institutional mechanisms. The volume is descriptive, empirical, and instrumental in its approach, making it a valuable resource for students, teachers, and policy-makers interested in understanding governance challenges at the grassroots level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \/ Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRamesh K. Arora completed his higher education at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA, where he obtained his Master’s and Ph.D. He was also a Senior Fulbright Fellow at Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University (N.Y.). Dr. Arora has served as a Professor, Head, and Dean at the University of Rajasthan. He is currently a Visiting Professor at HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration and Chairman of the Management Development Academy in Jaipur. An author and editor of over forty books, he also serves as the Editor of \u003cem\u003ePrashasnika and Administrative Change\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeenakshi Hooja, a Senior IAS officer, is currently Principal Secretary to the Governor of Rajasthan. With over 30 years of experience in the Government of India and Rajasthan, she has contributed significantly to public administration. She has been a Senior Fellow at Queen Elizabeth House, University of Oxford, and has served on the International Editorial Board of \u003cem\u003eGlobal Dialogue on Federalism in the 21st Century\u003c\/em\u003e. An accomplished writer, she has authored several books and articles on Panchayati Raj, rural development, and civil service reforms, along with two collections of Hindi poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50028693487920,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8131602524","price":712.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/61fWrTMzq8L.jpg?v=1756392618","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/panchayati-raj-participation-and-decentralization","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}