GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE: DEMOCRATIC DECENTRALIZATION AND PANCHAYATI RAJ IN INDIA

The book seeks to offer a balanced, analytical insight into the phenomenon of grassroots democracy in India, including its history, legal and institutional vulnerabilities, and contemporary vulnerabilities. The problems of social inclusiveness, financial independence, accountability, and the special governance issues of Scheduled Areas within the PESA framework are given particular attention. By integrating conceptual understanding with practical knowledge, the work aims to be useful to students, researchers, policymakers, and those interested in empowering democratic governance at the local level.