पंचायती राज एवं ग्रामीण विकास (PANCHAYATI RAJ AIVAM GRAMIN VIKAS – Panchayati Raj and Rural Development) – Hindi

Book Details

• ISBN: 9788131600184

• Publication Year: 2017

• Pages: 252 pages

• Binding: Hardback

• Sale Territory: India

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book
Panchayats have been an integral part of Indian rural society since ancient times. They played a significant role in the economic and social progress of rural India, even before independence. Mahatma Gandhi envisioned making rural India self-reliant and independent, which is why he gave priority to autonomy and democratic structures in rural areas. After independence, decentralization became crucial to eliminate the inconsistencies of central planning and paved the way for rural development. Decentralization brought rural communities into the developmental process. Under the Panchayati Raj system, Gram Panchayats play a vital role in promoting rural development through various Panchayati Raj Acts.

In this context, this book aims to highlight the functioning of Panchayati Raj institutions and their role in development through multiple perspectives. The book explores the theoretical aspects of the Panchayati Raj system, along with the role of Panchayats in rural development and citizen participation. This book will be extremely useful for scholars, Panchayati Raj representatives, researchers, and those interested in rural development and the Panchayati Raj system.

Contents

1. Research Study: Framework

2. Panchayati Raj: Theoretical Concept

3. Economic Development of Rural Areas by Gram Panchayats: In the Context of Madhya Pradesh

4. Economic Development by Gram Panchayats in Ujjain District

5. Economic Development by Gram Panchayats (Based on Survey)

About the Author / Editor
Dharmendra Singh is a lecturer at the Department of Economics, Vikram University, Ujjain. He holds a doctorate in Panchayati Raj from Vikram University, Ujjain, and a postdoctoral fellowship from ICSSR, New Delhi. He has authored several books and research papers, which have been published in various journals.