Indian Administration: Retrospect and Prospect

Book Details

• Author: Sharma PD

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2021

• ISBN: 9788131600658

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 596

• Cover: paperback

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches

About the Book
Indian Administration: Retrospect and Prospect is a unique and insightful textbook aimed primarily at students of Public Administration. It compiles a vast array of materials from academic journals, government commission reports, committee documents, and the lived experiences of Indian civil servants. This book not only highlights the historical development of Indian administration but also provides practical guidelines for the future governance of the nation.

The text covers an array of contemporary challenges faced by Indian administration, including the implications of democracy, development, information technology, and the global economic forces of liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation. Through these pages, students will explore how past legacies continue to impact current public administration practices and how emerging trends in public management are shaping India's future.

Contents

• Administrative History of India

• Constitution and Administration

• Union-State Relations in Federal Polity

• The Secretariatal Organisations of Union Government

• Administrative Organisation and Working of Union Ministries

• Executive Agencies and Commissions

• Administration in States: Issues and Perspectives

• District Administration and Decentralised Governance: From Dyarchy to Self-Government

• Civil Services in India

• Police Administration and Criminal Justice System in India

• Accountability and Democratic Administration in the New Millennium

• Fiscal Administration and Budgetary System in India

• Administration of Welfare and Development in India

• Public Enterprises in Liberal Economy of India

• Administrative Reforms and Good Governance in India

About the Author / Editor
P.D. Sharma is a distinguished academic and researcher with a background in Political Science and Public Administration. Having served as the Head of the Department at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, he has authored numerous books and research papers, focusing on Police and Public Administration. His expertise is well recognized internationally, with multiple awards and fellowships in his field.

B.M. Sharma, also a renowned figure in Public Administration, has held several prestigious academic positions at the University of Rajasthan. His contributions have earned him various national awards, including the Govind Vallabh Pant, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, and B.R. Ambedkar Awards. He is a prolific author and researcher, specializing in Public Administration, Police Administration, and Panchayati Raj Institutions.