Panchayati Raj System: Towards Sustainable Rural Livelihood and Development

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The development process in a developing economy will acquire a new dimension if the citizens not only associate themselves with planning and developmental programmes but also participate effectively in their implementation. Citizens participation denotes the direct involvement of citizens in the process of administrative decision-making, policy formulation and its successful execution. With the passing of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, both the PRIs and Urban local bodies were expected to plan and devolve powers for economic development and social justice. Moreover, as a result of these legislation, the depth of citizen participation especially of women has also increased in a substantial manner. Further, people are becoming more and more conscious and vigilant about their participation in the political, administrative and developmental process.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR M R Biju

M.R. Biju (b. 1965), recipient of the Post-Doctoral Research Award of the University Grants Commission, is a Prolific writer on Socio-Political and developmental issues. He has authored five outstanding books and over seventy research papers published in prestigious journals. Some of these have been abstracted in the International Political Science Abstracts. He is also eddying an international journal "South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies (SAJOSPS). His books include Politics of Democracy and Decentralisation in India (1997), Dynamics of New Panchayti Raj System: Reflections and Retrospections (1998), Parliamentary Democracy and Political Change in India (1999), India's Foreign Policy: Towards a New Millennium (2000) and Decentralisation: The Indian Experience (2005). Forthcoming volumes include: (a) Sustainable Development and Tourism, (b) Women's Empowerment: Politics and Policies.