Panchayati Raj: A Challenge to the Post Independence Diarchy in India

This book makes an attempt to deal with the concept of decentralization as well as the Panchayati raj system in India. It discusses the origin of the system in India and specifically mentions the contribution of M.K. Gandhi in the implementation of this concept in India. The book categorically underlines the difference between Panchayat and Panchayati Raj System in India. It also attempts to analyse the changes that has been taking place in this system in different phases of history with special reference to 73rd and 74th amendment. the book discusses the operation of panchayati raj system in the light of two case studies of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.