
With a steady growth in usage of online platforms under Digital India, the mobile applications and social media (twitter) the m-governance has brought administration closer to every individual. Emergence of new governance model through usage of technology promotes quality administration and effective citizen services at grass-root level. Also, the policies of the central and state governments have focused towards ensuring quality administration to every individual. The Mobile platforms are actively utilised to connect to the individuals by laying down broad details of the schemes/policies/programmes of the government and seeking active involvement in its preparation and implementation done at local level. But the primary responsibility of implementation of the policies of the government comes down from Central/State Government to Panchayats and Municipalities at the local level. Therefore, the Panchayats and Municipalities have crucial significance in public administration at local level promoting direct people’s participation/involvement in policy framework and decision making. Hence, it is incumbent on the future leaders and administrators to be cognizant of the broad framework of the institutions at local level entrusted with primary responsibility of implementation of the government schemes/policies/programmes.
The Course broadly includes discussion on:
The curriculum enables the students to analyse the governance through Panchayats and Municipalities, and to equip them with the requisite skills towards realising local development and social justice. It is expected to enhance their leadership potentials as Social Engineers, for development and improvement of policy framework for the government. On successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
The course provides a unique learning opportunity for Public Officials including elected representatives, Civil Servants, Government Servants, NGOs, Students of Political Science/Law/Public Administration, Civil Services Aspirants, Judicial Services Aspirants and lawyers. The Course is beneficial to:
Type | Lesson Title | Time |
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NATURE & IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL SELF- GOVERNING INSTITUTIO | 6 Hrs | |
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL SELF- GOVERNING | 6 Hrs | |
POST-INDEPENDENCE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL SELF- GOVERNING | 6 Hrs | |
PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS | 6 Hrs | |
MUNICIPALITIES IN INDIA | 6 Hrs | |
SPECIALISED AGENCIES | 6 Hrs |
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