New Panchayatraj System : Issues and Performance

Contents Preface 1 Introduction 2 Profile of the study area 3 Gram Panchayat sarpanches analysis of social profile 4 Panchayatraj system in India a critical analysis 5 Issues in democratic decentralization 6 Gram Panchayat sarpanches selected case analysis 7 A critique on performance of gram Panchayat sarpanches 8 Concluding remarks Annexures Bibliography Index In the light of the redefinition of governance globalization and liberalization of economy and decentralization of power the role of the government is not that a provider but a facilitator New Panchayatraj System Issues and performance analyzing the functions of the new Panchayat Raj system established through the 73 amendment of the constitution of India emphasized on achieving economic development and social justice by performing and planning the exercise at the grass-root level with the active participation of the stakeholders The article 243 G is the operative cause of the amendment which has not been properly understood by many players involved in social transformation The scripts of this book echo the voice of elected local body leaders and the bureaucracy who are working in the local body institutions The practical difficulties faced by the  grassroots leaders in discharging their role function and responsibilities have been the focus of discussion in this book based on the case analysis with reference to Andhra Pradesh whole the Panchayati Raj system is moving in the direction given by the 73 amendment of the constitution of India This book finally explicitly indicates the lapses drawbacks and difficulties in operational sing the principles of the constitutional amendment jacket 117 pp.