The proposed course titled “Rural Local Governance” is the accepted form of Indian government and it has left an indelible impression in the minds of rural people. It is continuously advancing and spreading over gradually to every person covering a substantial portion of development. The essence of this democratic concept the rural local governance is the revolutionary movement in Indian political circumstances. In this context one will need to understand the drives of Indian politics which covers all core areas namely Rural development and decentralization of power. It also focuses on the local self-government in India. The course facilitates students in understanding various rural problems namely poverty, health issues, illiteracy, unemployment, lack of people participation etc. It enhances students analyse to understand rural problem, policy making and rural development. It also conferring knowledge which aids to notice the vital aspects of sustainable development goals and sustains the significance of local self-government.The course encourages and enhances the students who are the aspirants of becoming civil servants by providing in depth understanding of various rural development projects introduced by government where these concepts can contributes in the development of Indian democracy. The course is very much relevant to undergraduate students who are studying arts, and multi-disciplines.Hence, the proposed course needed for students to make them strategically fit to embrace the future course of action.
Overview
Syllabus
Week
Items
Title of Video and Academic Script
First Week
Origin and growth of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI)
Introduction to Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Development: Meaning and Nature
Ancient history of PRI
PRI during British rule
PRI in Independent India
Second Week
Debate on PRI
Mahatma Gandhiji and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Rabindranath Tagore
Jayaprakash Narayan, Rajiv Gandhi
Community Development Programme
Third Week
Committees on PRI
Balwant Rai Mehta and Santhanam Committee
Ashok Mehta and C.H.Hanumantha Rao Committee
G. V. K Rao Committee (Committee on administrative arrangement for rural development report)
L. M. Singhvi, Sakaria and Thungon Committee
Fourth Week
73rd The Constitutional Amendment Act- 1992,
Structure and Functions of PRI
Features of Constitutional Amendments
PESA [Panchayat Extension Schedule Area] Act 1996
Evolution and Acts on Gramsabha Structure of PRI
Power and functions of Gramsabha
Fifth Week
Role of PRI In Rural Development
Accountability and Transparency, Inclusion of Exclusive people
Women and Child Empowerment
Health and Sanitization
Rural Development Programmes
Sixth Week
Importance of PRI
Socio – Economic development
People’s Participation
Democratic Decentralization
Sustainable and advanced development
Seventh Week
The Concept of Rural Development
Meaning, nature and scope
Concept of rural development – Narrow to Broad
Human Development - Amarthya Sen’s Theory
Significance of Rural development and its Perspectives
Eighth Week
Rural Development in Global Perspectives
Rural development in Under Developed countries
Rural development in Developed countries
Environmental Issues
Zero Waste Management
Ninth Week
Programmes on Rural Development
Rural Health Care
Tribal Development Programme (1959)
Drought-prone Area Programme (1979)
Desert Development Programme (1977)
Tenth Week
Mass Migration of Rural People in India
Nature and meaning of Migration
Impact of Labour Act on Migrants
Impact on Cultural diversity
Socio-economic conditions on rural migrants
Eleventh Week
Five years plan in India
1951 – 1974 5 Years Plan in India
1974 – 1997 5 Years Plan in India
1997 – 2017 5 Years Plan in India
2017 – Till date
Twelfth
Week
E-Governance in Rural India
Digitalization
E-Governance Projects
Importance of E-Governance in Rural areas
Challenges in E-Governance
Thirteenth Week
Tribal and Rural Community
Meaning and Nature
PESA Act 1996
Rural and Tribal development
Role of Corporate sectors in Rural development
Fourteenth Week
Entrepreneurship and Rural Development
Meaning and definition
Types of Entrepreneurship
Financial Resources
Critical analysis on Rural Entrepreneurship
Taught by
Dr.Chandrika C S
