Governance in India: Issues and Challenges (Generic Elective)

Paper Code: 
GPOL 211(B)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale: This paper focuses on the structure, composition and role of Organs of Government, role of good governance and the issues and challenges faced in Indian Governance.

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Make learners aware about the structure and the functions of governance in India.

 

2. Acquaint the students with understand existing, contemporary and emerging issues and challenges faced by Indian governance

Course Outcomes (CO)

 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

GPOL 211(B)

Governance in India: Issues and Challenges

CO1: Analyse the significance of good governance in promoting social and economic development

CO2: Critically analyse the interrelationship and check and balance between the different governance institutions

CO3:  Identify and propose solutions to the challenge faced in achieving effective local governance

CO4: Analyse the importance of citizen engagement and participatory governance in ensuring accountable governance.

CO5: Create innovative solutions to generate future challenges and seize future opportunities

Approach in teaching

 

Lecture, Power point presentations, Classroom discussions and use of Map and Globes, Case study

 

Class discussions through presentations, Information of contemporary situations to be presented and discussed

 

Interactive sessions using various online resources, Simulation (Model United Nations)

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, Group Discussions over current issue

 

“Mock Parliament”
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Overview:

 Definitions and concept of Governance, Significance of good governance, Overview of the Indian Government structure,  

12.00
Unit II: 
Governance Institution:

 Role and function of legislature Executive and Judiciary

12.00
Unit III: 
Decentralisation and Local Governance

; Evolution of decentralization in India, Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies, Challenges in effective local governance

12.00
Unit IV: 
Major Issues:

Citizen engagement and participatory governance, Gender Mainstreaming in Governance, Money power and criminalization of politics, Corruption

12.00
Unit V: 
A Way Forward:

  Evaluating governance reforms in India, International perspective on governance in India, Future challenges and opportunity

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Laxmikanth,M., (2021), Indian Polity, Noida, Mc Graw Hill Education

Ø  Laxmikanth,M., (2021), Governance in India, ,Noida, Mc Graw Hill Education

Ø  Basu,D.D. , (2021),Introduction to the  Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India

Ø  Fadia,B.L(2021),Indian Government and Politics, Agra,Sahitya Bhawan

Ø  Agarwal ,R.C., (2018) Constitutional Development and National Movement of India,New Delhi, Sultan Chand & Sons,

Ø  Johari,J.C.,(2012), Indian Government and Politics (Vol. I& II), New Delhi,Vishal Publications

References: 

Ø  Pylee,M.V.(2014), Constitutional History of India, New Delhi, S.Chand

Ø  Jayal, N.G.,& Mehta, P.B.(2011),(ed.), The Oxford Companion to Politics in India (edited) ,London, Oxford

Ø  Jaffrelot,C .,(2010), Religion, Caste and Politics in India, New Delhi, Primus Books

Ø  Brass,P ,(2009),Politics of India since Independence, Hyderabad,Orient Longman

Ø  Rudolph,L.I., &  Rudolph,S.H.,  (2008), In Pursuit of Lakshmi : The Political Economy of the Indian State, Delhi, Orient Longman

Ø  Austin,G, (2003), Working of a Democratic Constitution, New Delhi, OUP

E-Resources:

Ø  Austin, G. (2003). Working a Democratic Constitution: A History of the Indian Experience. India: Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved http://library.lol/main/EEC6FE8A3C2323D2A752AABE526FD09C

Ø  The Oxford Handbook of the Indian Constitution. (2016). United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved http://library.lol/main/44F743AA9F01AFDF350627BDB03BAB71

Ø  Austin, G. (1999). The Indian constitution: cornerstone of a nation. India: Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved http://library.lol/main/B050AF104D11AEE7874F52891A5E94BE

Ø  Constitution of India And Indian Polity | For Civil Service Exam | LLB Entrance | By Pearson. (2019). India: Pearson Education India. Can be retrieved http://library.lol/main/DFA9D213E5491487B576FE6A679DFF13

Ø  Pandey, R. K., Chakrabarty, B. (2008). Indian Government and Politics. India: SAGE Publications. Can be retrieved https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Indian_Government_and_Politics/KwxjDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

Ø  Agarwal, R. C. (1987). Indian Government and Politics: A Close Study of Indian Political System. India: S. Chand & Company. Can be retrieved https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Indian_Government_and_Politics/_OWhtgAACAAJ?hl=en

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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