Local Governance and Public Policy Analysis in India: Institutions, Processes and Outcomes

Book Type : Academic Book
Book Cover : Paper Back
Size : 7.25*9.5 inches
Pages : 225
Author : Dr. Sonia Kumar
Publisher : Willconic
ISBN : 978-93-49478-04-6

Local Governance and Public Policy Analysis in India: Institutions, Processes and Outcomes, is an attempt to explore the dynamic relationship between local governance institutions and public policy processes in India. In recent decades, decentralisation has emerged as one of the most significant democratic reforms aimed at strengthening citizen participation, improving service delivery, and promoting inclusive development. The constitutional recognition of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments marked a transformative phase in India’s governance structure, bringing governance closer to the people.
This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual, historical, constitutional, institutional, and policy dimensions of local governance in India. It examines the evolution of local self-government, the structures and functions of rural and urban local bodies, and the processes through which public policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated. The volume also highlights critical themes such as democratic decentralisation, fiscal federalism, accountability, transparency, e-governance, gender justice, social equity, and developmental outcomes.