INDIAN POLITICS: Institutions and Processes

Book Details:

• Author: Ramdas Rupavath

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• ISBN: 9788131612477

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 376

• Release Date: 03-08-2022

About the Book:

"Indian Politics: Institutions and Processes" examines the key developments in Indian politics over the last 75 years since independence. It provides an in-depth analysis of India's political processes and institutions, covering a broad spectrum of political topics that have shaped the nation.

The book begins by discussing the evolution of the Indian Constitution, its making, and the key principles enshrined in the Preamble, along with the main features of the document. It explores the structure of the Indian government, the nature of centre-state relations, and the role of various constitutional bodies.

It also addresses critical social and political issues such as casteism, regionalism, terrorism, tribal rights, land alienation, and globalization. Moreover, it touches upon significant governmental policies such as demonetization, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, offering insights into their political and social impacts.

The book provides detailed discussions on statutory commissions and new administrative policies like NITI Aayog, TRAI, IRDA, National Skill Development Mission, and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It covers a variety of political science approaches, including public policy in India, and explains the complexities of the political processes that uphold India's constitutional framework.

This book is an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate political science students, as well as for candidates preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, Civil Services, State Group I and II Services, UGC JRF, and NET.

Contents:

• Indian Constitution

• Structure of the Union Government

• Indian Federalism

• Fundamental Rights, Duties, and the Directive Principles of State Policy

• Approaches to Study the Political Processes in India

• Social Structure and Democratic Process

• Party and Electoral Processes in India

• Issues of Regionalism and Development

• Statutory Commissions

• Challenges to National Security

• New Administrative Policies and Programmes

• Tribal Issues and Indian Politics

About the Author / Editor:

Ramdas Rupavath is the Head of the Centre for Human Rights, Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad. His areas of specialization include Indian political processes, democracy, development, tribal politics, education and politics, pluralism, and comparative politics in indigenous societies. Rupavath completed his MA, MPhil, and PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has published ten books and numerous articles in national and international journals. He has also conducted research at the Department of Government, Uppsala University, Sweden (2009).