{"product_id":"indias-administrative-state","title":"indias administrative state","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"32\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gitanjali Publishing House\u003cbr data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e O. P. Dwivedi\u003cbr data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"133\"\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003cbr data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"151\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eBook Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition but has few stamps\u003cbr data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 x 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eIndia’s Administrative State by O. P. Dwivedi offers a comprehensive and critical examination of the structure and functioning of India’s bureaucratic system. The book explores the evolution of India’s administrative framework, highlighting the influence of colonial legacies and how they continue to shape modern governance and institutional practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eThe author analyzes the relationship between bureaucracy and political leadership, examining how administrative culture, institutional inertia, and political pressures affect decision-making, accountability, and efficiency in public service. The book also discusses the challenges faced by the administrative system in responding to the needs of a democratic and developing nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eThis work serves as an important resource for students, scholars, civil service aspirants, and readers interested in public administration, political science, and governance in India. It provides valuable insight into the strengths, weaknesses, and complexities of India’s administrative machinery and its role in national development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gitanjali Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50772242071856,"sku":"BestBookCentre__M4557","price":949.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-02-20T144320.870.png?v=1771578832","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/indias-administrative-state","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}