Institutions for Development : The Case of Panchayats

Contents Preface. 1. Panchayati Raj since pre independence period. 2. Seventy third amendment implications and applicability. 3. Women in Panchayati Raj institutions. 4. Panchayats and resource mobilization. 5. Capacity building of Panchayati Raj institution. 6. People's participation in Panchayati Raj institutions. 7. Reflection of ideal Panchayats the case of West Bengal. 8. Conclusions and suggestions. Annexures. Bibliography. Index. The book is a reflection and study on Panchayati Raj system in India. While writing this book historical perspective modus operandi and trend have been kept in mind. The book also deals with the73 amendment which ushers in a new era on local self government within the country by focusing on thematic areas women's reservation Panchayati Raj institute's resource mobilization at the local level capacity building of Panchayati Raj institutions and people's participation in Panchayati Raj institutions based on ground realities and facts which are indispensable for development of the Panchayati Raj functioning. As a matter of fact reflections on West Bengal Panchayati Raj history are depicted with an objective to relate the success of PRIs as an institution of development and progress. Keeping this in view a critical and analytical study is attempted for drawing relevant conclusions and suggestions for making the institution more effective and sustainable. 198 pp.