Kolam Tribals (Castes and Tribals of India Series No. 7)

The Series This multi-volume series evaluates the functioning of Panchayati Raj System in India from political, sociological, legal, anthropological and economic perspective, in the light of 73rd Constitutional amendment. Giving an in-depth understanding of the status of Panchayati Raj in different states, it addresses a wide range of issues concerning empowerment of women and dalits, multi-level planning, finance, people's participation, state-local relationship, capacity building of Panchayat functionaries, socio-political and economic transformation, common resources management, leadership in Panchayati Raj institutions and theoretical nuances of local bodies. The Volume This volume captures the Panchayati Raj experience in the states of Bihar and Maharashtra, and in the Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. Taking stock of devolution of powers, functions and finances on Panchayati Raj institutions, the contributors analyse the various issues pertaining to rural development, decentralisation, local egovernance and participatory governance at grassroots level.