Meaningful participation of people in absence of democracy is not possible. In India Panchayati Raj Institutions have been revitalized to this end. The 73ed amendment of the Constitution has been proclaimed to be an effective instrument in this regard. How far the constitutional status granted Panchayati Raj Institution of various provisions regarding reservation of seats for different classes of society, have been effective and successful in ensuring effective people’s participation is the matter of evaluation. This book is an indepth study of people’s participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions one of the diatricts (Rohtas) in Bihar. In this book in all the chapters, all aspects of the above title have been analyzed critically to come out with concrete suggestions for improvement. The book would be of great use to researchers, teachers, policy makers and elected members PRI’s Institutions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Umesh Kumar
Dr. Umesh Kumar (b-1962) an established author of repute is a Reader in the University Department of public Administration, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara Bihar. He taught Political Science at Maharaja College Ara, before joining the University Department. Dr. Kumar is an M.A. in Political Science and Public Administration from Magadh University, Both Gaya. He was awarded the Degree of doctor of Philosophy by Patna University, Patna, Bihar. From his student life, he has shown keen interest in journalism. He is well appreciated, energetic, young and a committed researcher. Dr. Kumar, a profile writer has to his credit about half a dozen books (reference and text) and dozens of research papers. His areas of specialization are Public Administration, Administrative Thought and Development Administration. He is also associated with many social, political and, educational institutions and has gained a high reputation among the younger generation. He has successfully guided many Ph.D. Scholars and participated/ presented papers in National/ International Seminars and Conferences. He regularly contributed articles to various journals and magazines of repute. He also worked as ‘Joint Editor’ of Bihar Journal of Public Administration, Patna with
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