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"Panchayati Raj, as a system of governance at the grass roots level in rural India, has been rightly conceived as the most viable and proper mechanism of realizing the goals of democracy and decentralization. The current debate is not on its desirability but on strengthening it by identifying its weaknesses and taking care of the lacunae which are still there in spite of its constitutionalization through the historical 73rd Constitution Amendment Act. Likewise, empowerment of women and weaker sections, through a well-devised system of reservation, has not only brought about a change in the socio-political culture of these sections of society but has also led to a virtual transformation of the rural scene where people have increasingly become aware of their rights and have started demanding their share in power. In fact, rural India today has become the embodiment of a new revolution which seeks to provide direction to the polity thereby making democracy and decentralization vibrant and feasible for those who deserve it ."

It Is A Study Of The Laws Applicable To Tribal Communities In Different Parts Of The Country. Divided Into 9 Chapters. The Author An Retired I.A.S Officer Has Worked In Tribal Areas In Different Capacities In Rajasthan.

There Is Almost Complete Absence Of Systematic Material In The Form Of A Book Specifically On Capacity Building Of Functionaries Of Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Book Is An Attempt To Fill This Gap.

There Is Almost Complete Absence Of Systematic Material In The Form Of A Book Specifically On Capacity Building Of Functionaries Of Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Book Is An Attempt To Fill This Gap.

"Panchayati Raj, as a system of governance at the grass roots level in rural India, has been rightly conceived as the most viable and proper mechanism of realizing the goals of democracy and decentralization. The current debate is not on its desirability but on strengthening it by identifying its weaknesses and taking care of the lacunae which are still there in spite of its constitutionalization through the historical 73rd Constitution Amendment Act. Likewise, empowerment of women and weaker sections, through a well-devised system of reservation, has not only brought about a change in the socio-political culture of these sections of society but has also led to a virtual transformation of the rural scene where people have increasingly become aware of their rights and have started demanding their share in power. In fact, rural India today has become the embodiment of a new revolution which seeks to provide direction to the polity thereby making democracy and decentralization vibrant and feasible for those who deserve it ."

Water is not a private property, but a common resource, a boon of nature. The right to conserve, utilize and manage water is fully vested with local communities. This is the very basis of water democracy. The book deals with community management of tanks, tubewells, lift irrigation schemes, watershed projects, water harvesting structures, canal irrigation and drinking water programmes. Here, a reader can find community management efforts regarding water in different areas of the country at one place in historical perspective. The book is likely to interest all those concerned with irrigation management, rural development, policy making and infrastructure development.

While drafting the Constitution of India, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar made an earnest effort to ensure equality to all Indian citizens, including Dalits - a marginalized group in Indian society - with a view to bring about a society free from exploitation of all kinds. Besides Article 17 of the Constitution, which abolished 'untouchability, ' special laws - such as the PCR Act, 1955, and the Prevention of Atrocities against SC/ST Act, 1989 - were also enacted to ensure this. What types of atrocities still continue in Indian society? Are the laws ineffective? Are there administrative lapses? In this book, social, political, administrative, legal, and other aspects have been analyzed, along with a look at the ways forward in making these laws effective