Governance in India: Issues and Challenges (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24GPOL 201(B)
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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.

To  make learners aware about the structure and the functions of governance in India and Acquaint the students with understand existing, contemporary and emerging issues and challenges faced by Indian governance

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

                     

Course Code

Course Title

24GPOL 201(B)

Governance in India: Issues and Challenges

(Theory)

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

CO6: Contribute

effectively in Course

specific interaction

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”
 

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Overview:

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

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Governance Institution:

Role and function of legislature Executive and Judiciary

 

18.00
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

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Major Issues

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

 

18.00
Unit V: 
A Way Forward

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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Laxmikanth,M., (2023), Indian Polity, Noida, Mc Graw Hill Education
  • Laxmikanth,M., (2023), Governance in India, ,Noida, Mc Graw Hill Education
  • Basu,D.D. , (2021),Introduction to the  Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
  • Fadia,B.L(2021),Indian Government and Politics, Agra,Sahitya Bhawan
  • Agarwal ,R.C., (2018) Constitutional Development and National Movement of India,New Delhi, Sultan Chand & Sons,
  • Johari,J.C.,(2012), Indian Government and Politics (Vol. I& II), New Delhi,Vishal Publications

 

References: 
  • Pylee,M.V.(2014), Constitutional History of India, New Delhi, S.Chand
  • Jayal, N.G.,& Mehta, P.B.(2011),(ed.), The Oxford Companion to Politics in India (edited) ,London, Oxford
  • Jaffrelot,C .,(2010), Religion, Caste and Politics in India, New Delhi, Primus Books
  • Brass,P ,(2009),Politics of India since Independence, Hyderabad,Orient Longman
  • Rudolph,L.I., &  Rudolph,S.H.,  (2008), In Pursuit of Lakshmi : The Political Economy of the Indian State, Delhi, Orient Longman
  • Austin,G, (2003), Working of a Democratic Constitution, New Delhi, OUP

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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