The term ‘Panchayati Raj’ is relatively new, having originated during the British administration. Mahatma Gandhi advocated Panchayati Raj, a decentralized from of Government where each village is responsible for its own affairs, as the foundation of India’s political system. In the present book there has been deliberate effort to cover almost all aspects of Panchayati Raj system such as its functions, powers duties decentralization for empowerment of rural poor, gram sabha and gram panchayat, women in Panchayati Raj institution, etc.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ramendra K. Raina
Ramendra K. Raina, (b. 1959) a reputed name in the sphere of Social Scinece, received his all higher qualifications B.A. (Hons.), M.A. and M. Phil. from Delhi University. He did his Ph. D. from Lucknow University. He worked on ad hoc basis as Lecturer for five years at Amrora Inter-College and wrote a number of articles in various newspapers and magazines of national repute related to Panchayati Raj with his innovative approach which have been widely recognized. At present he is associated with a huge project on ‘Panchayati Raj in Hereafter’.
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