Panchayats and Building of Model Villages
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Panchayats and Building of Model Villages
Book Details
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Author: M. V. Rao
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Publisher: Rawat Publications
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Language: English
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Edition: 2013
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ISBN: 9788131605745
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Pages: 352
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Cover: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
About the Book
This comprehensive volume presents a pioneering exploration into Model Gram Panchayats across India, reflecting the evolution and impact of Panchayati Raj Institutions (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 marginalized communities, lower castes, tribals, and women.
Drawing 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: decentralization of powers, community resource mobilization, self-governance, and inclusive planning.
The book comprises 27 insightful chapters authored by renowned scholars and practitioners in rural development. These case studies delve into real-world models of sustainable village development, sanitation initiatives, rural entrepreneurship, e-governance (e-Panchayat), service delivery reforms, and social auditing. Unique examples such as Gangadevipally in Telangana, Cheriyanad in Kerala, and several villages in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu demonstrate how PRIs can lead the way in transforming rural India.
Edited by M.V. Rao, IAS (Director General, NIRD), and E. Venkatesu (Assistant Professor, Centre for Panchayati Raj), this book is an excellent reference for policy makers, governance scholars, development practitioners, and anyone involved in grassroots development, decentralization, and democratic participation.
Ideal for use in academic research, governance training, or field-level implementation strategies, the book serves as a blueprint for replicating model panchayat success stories across India.
