State Politics in India

Paper Code: 
24POL 424-B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course is to equip students with the fundamental principles and practical skills necessary to analyze, design, and implement effective solutions in the dynamics of state politics.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning and teaching strategies

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Course Title

24POL 424-B

State Politics in India

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO145: Analyze the framework underlying the study of State Politics to comprehend the multifaceted dynamics at play

CO146: Explore the historical development of the State in British India, examining its influence on contemporary state structures. Evaluate the 1956 State reorganization process and its effects on political and administrative frameworks.

CO147: Delve into the phenomenon of Linguistic states and the pursuit of separate statehood, analyzing the intricate dynamics of identity-driven political movements.

CO148: Investigate the functions and authority of the State Executive to grasp their importance in state governance.

CO149: Examine emerging trends in state politics and assess the impact of the Panchayati Raj System on state-level governance, highlighting its role in decentralization and grassroots democracy. Identify evolving patterns and dynamics within state governance

CO150: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Framework & Features of State Politics

Framework of the study of State Politics, Determinants of the State Politics; Salient features of State Politics; Nature of Indian states

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Evolution and Reorganisation of States

Evolution of State in British India, Demand for redistribution of State, State reorganization in 1956

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Demand for Separate Statehood

Case of Linguistic states, Case of smaller states, Regionalism and demand for separate statehood

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
State Executive

State Executive- The Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Emerging Trends

Emerging trends in state politics, Panchayati Raj System and its impact on state politics

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Fadia,B.L.,(2021), Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi, Sahitya Bhawan
  • ,Verma,V.,(2019),The States in India: Idea, Norms and Politics, Hyderabad, Orient Black Swan
  • Chouhan,A.P.S., Roy,H.,& Singh , M.P., (2017), State Politics in  India, Delhi, Primus Books
  • Gupta,C.D., (2016), State and Capitals in India: Institutions and Accumulation, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
  • Pratap,S.,(2013),State Politics in  India, Delhi, Straight Forward Publishe

 

References: 
  • Kumar, A.,(2017), Rethinking State Politics in India, India,Routledge
  • Manor,J.,(2016), Politics And State-Society Relations In India: Politics of State-Society Relations in India, Hyderabad, Orient Black Swan
  • Hasan,Z, (2015), Politics and State in India, New Delhi, Sage
  • Sarangi,A.,& Pai,S.,(2011),Interrogating Reorganisation of States: Culture, Identity and Politics in India, USA, Taylor and Francis

 

 

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