Indian Politics: Institutions and Processes

Contents: 1. Indian Constitution. 2. Structure of the Union Government. 3. Indian Federalism. 4. Fundamental Rights, Duties and the Directive Principles of State Policy. 5. Approaches to Study the Political Processes in India. 6. Social Structure and Democratic Process. 7. Party and Electoral Processes in India. 8. Issues of Regionalism and Development. 9. Statutory Commissions. 10. Challenges to National Security. 11. New Administrative Policies and Programmes. 12. Tribal Issues and Indian Politics. Indian Politics: Institutions and Processes include many of the most significant developments in Indian political process and its institutions in the last 75 years of independence. The book aptly covers the evolution of the Indian Constitution, taking into account the making of the Constitution, the principles laid down in the Preamble, the main features, the structure of the government, the nature of centre-state relations, etc. Addressing to issues of casteism, regionalism, terrorism, tribal rights, land alienation and globalization, the author has also touched upon recent governmental policies like demonetization, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, etc. Several statutory commissions have also been discussed and new administrative policies and programmes like NITI Aayog, TRAI, IRDA, National Skill Development Mission, Unique Identification Authority of India, etc. have also been analysed. The book covers various approaches to the study of political sciences and public policy in India. It also sheds light on the complexities of the political processes that run into the functioning of the constitutionally guaranteed establishments. The book is an essential textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of political science as per the revised common core syllabus of all universities. It will also cater to the needs of candidates preparing for various competitive examinations like UPSC, Civil Service Examinations, State Group I and II Services, UGC JRF and NET. …