Backward Castes (A Political Process In Panchayati Raj, Andhra Pradesh)(Kalpaz Publications, Dr. Gooru Sreeramulu)
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ABOUT THE BOOK:- The present book is an in-depth study on “POLITICAL PROCESS OF BACKWARD CASTES (BCs) IN PANCHAYAT RAJ INSTITUTIONS (PRIs): PROS AND CONS: A STUDY IN ANDHRA PRADESH” . It covers the nature and working of panchayati raj institutions in Andhra Pradesh. The study is concentrating on the issues and problems relating to the political participation of Backward Castes (BCs) in the institutions of Panchayat raj. The main contribution of this book is to understand the consequences of 73rd Constitutional amendment Act of 1993. It is also to understand the provisions for political participation. Contents includes: The first chapter is introduction, which deals with political participation in general and the participation of backward castes in panchayat raj institutions in India, need and importance of the study, objectives, hypothesis of the study, methodology, sources, data collection and interpretation of the study. The second chapter deals with evolution of panchayat raj institutions in India, evolution of panchayat raj system in ancient India, villages of ancient India, medieval India, Balwant Ray Mehta Committee report and Ashok Mehta Committee report etc. The third chapter discusses the panchayat raj system in Andhra Pradesh, structure of panchayat raj system, powers and functions of Zilla Praja Parishad, Mandal Praja Parishad. The fourth chapter highlights the profile of Andhra Pradesh, demography, literature, rainfall and profiles of study areas i.e., Anantapur, Warangal and West Godavari districts and working of panchayat raj institutions in Andhra Pradesh. The fifth chapter discusses the socio–economic background of the respondents. The sixth chapter highlights the perception and problems of political participation of backward castes in Andhra Pradesh. The last and seventh chapter is conclusion, which focuses on the findings of the study and the policy implications related to the present study. This outstanding Text-Cum Reference book will be of great use of Research Scholars, Administrators, Policy Makers, Statesmen and Students of Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Commerce and Women Studies.
