{"product_id":"panchayats-and-building-of-model-villages","title":"Panchayats and Building of Model Villages","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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: M. V. Rao\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: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131605745\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352\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\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive volume presents a pioneering exploration into \u003cstrong\u003eModel Gram Panchayats\u003c\/strong\u003e across India, reflecting the evolution and impact of \u003cstrong\u003ePanchayati Raj Institutions\u003c\/strong\u003e (PRIs) as constitutional bodies. These grassroots democratic institutions not only provide platforms for communities to identify and address their developmental needs through participatory planning but also play a crucial role in empowering \u003cstrong\u003emarginalized communities, lower castes, tribals, and women\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from rich field experiences across different states—especially success stories from Kerala and other progressive Gram Panchayats—this book highlights the key drivers of effective local governance: \u003cstrong\u003edecentralization of powers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecommunity resource mobilization\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eself-governance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003einclusive planning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book comprises \u003cstrong\u003e27 insightful chapters\u003c\/strong\u003e authored by renowned scholars and practitioners in rural development. These case studies delve into real-world models of \u003cstrong\u003esustainable village development\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esanitation initiatives\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erural entrepreneurship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ee-governance (e-Panchayat)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eservice delivery reforms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esocial auditing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unique examples such as \u003cstrong\u003eGangadevipally in Telangana\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCheriyanad in Kerala\u003c\/strong\u003e, and several villages in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu demonstrate how PRIs can lead the way in transforming rural India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by \u003cstrong\u003eM.V. Rao\u003c\/strong\u003e, IAS (Director General, NIRD), and \u003cstrong\u003eE. Venkatesu\u003c\/strong\u003e (Assistant Professor, Centre for Panchayati Raj), this book is an excellent reference for policy makers, governance scholars, development practitioners, and anyone involved in \u003cstrong\u003egrassroots development, decentralization, and democratic participation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for use in academic research, governance training, or field-level implementation strategies, the book serves as a blueprint for \u003cstrong\u003ereplicating model panchayat success stories\u003c\/strong\u003e across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49997185548592,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131605745","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/711rV-vismL.jpg?v=1756464856","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/panchayats-and-building-of-model-villages","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}