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सहभागी ग्राम पंचायत योजना

राजस्थान में पंचायत विकास योजनाओं में महिलाओं की सहभागिता

Enhancing women's Participation in Gram Panchayats in Rajasthan

Samuhik Vikas Satat Abhyas

A Report of the State Level Seminar on Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in Himachal Pradesh Women in PRIs and Panchayat & Finance

The present report is a state level seminar which organised by PRIA and in collaboration with the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Women in Panchayat: A Study of Women Panchayat Presidents and Members in Kerala

The present study specifically focuses on socio, economic, political etc. of the women PRI members in Kerala.

Tribals’ perception on self-governance

The paper explains the tribal perceptions on local self-governance.

Strengthening Panchayati Raj Five Years of CENCORED

The report explains the 5 years activities of one of the PRIA, NCRSO, CENCORD for strengthening PRIs in the county. The report clearly says the approaches and strategies of CENCORD.

Strengthening Local Self-Governance in Kerala Pre-Election Voters Awareness Campaign (PEVAC)

The report attempts to explain the process and result of the intervention pre-election voter awareness campaign in Kerala.

Status Quo on Legal and Administrative Framework and Current Situation of panchayati Raj Instititions in Himachal Pradesh with Regards to Rural Water Supply

The present research brief explains the Status of PRIs in terms of legal and administrative framework with regards to the Indo-German Project WASH

SHGs and PRIs : The Convergence imperative for Emancipation and Empowerment of Rural Women in India

The report attempts to explain empowerment of rural women through the activities of SHGs and PRIs.

Rural development Functionaries in Panchayati Raj bodies Are They Responsive?

The present study focuses broadly on the general awareness of the government officials placed in Panchayat for carrying out mainly the Poverty Alleviation Programs and the role played by the PRls and how far their role is effective

Role of pradhans in Panchayati Raj Institution: A Case Study of Himachal Pradesh

The studies have been done among Pradhan in order to know their way of functioning at panchayat level and relationship with people and government officials.

Report on Pre-Election Voter’s Awareness Campaign in Himachal Pradesh

The report explains the lessons learnt and follow up plans in order to strengthen PRIs with the help of PEVAC campaign in Himachal Pradesh.

Pilot Project of Grassroots Citizen participation in Local Self-governance in Ten States

The report explains the concept of direct strengthening of PRIs. It clearly focused on the activities of PRJA and each of the NCRSOs in the concept of direct strengthening of PRIs in the nine states across India.

PEVAC

The document discusses about PEVAC campaign, and it gives a clear picture and rerun of activities that took place throughout the intervention.

Panchayat Raj five years of Experience

This report reflects upon the status of Panchayati Raj in the country in 1998 and the enabling role played by the Central and State Governments towards strengthening it, following completion of five years of the Constitution Seventy Third Amendment.

Strengthening PRIs by PRIA and NCRSOs-Narrative report- 1998-1999

The report attempts to explain the join initiatives of PRIA and NCRSOs for strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Multi sectoral strategic intervention a study on its impact

The present paper is an attempt to elucidate the differences between the intervened and the non-intervened multi sectoral strategic studies.

Micro Planning Intervention Planning

The report explains people -centred development plan for strengthen the panchayats.

Impact Assessment Study of PRE Election Voter Awareness Campaign : Centre for Collective and Action, Trivandrum

The study attempts to assess the various impact/ effectiveness of the pre-election awareness campaigns in the various districts of Kerala

Gram panchayats and their leaders in Uttar Pradesh

The study undertaken by SSK to understand the real situation of panchayats and the Village Assistants efforts to strengthen panchayats.

A Report on Engaging Civil Society in Initiative towards Democratic Governance in AP

The paper focuses on the progress, achievements, gaps and shortcomings of the citizen leadership programme and, networking & partnership initiatives undertaken in the state of AP to engage the civil society, with the overall aim of reforming institution o

Functions and finances of panchayats in Rajasthan

The study attempts to find out the financial position of the three-tier and how far it has addressed the local development issues.

Background Note of the National Consultation with State Election Commissioners

This is a short note on national consultation organised by PRIA to share number issues that need to be debated and sorted out to ensure free and fair elections to the three tiers of Panchayats and Municipalities.

Appraisal Mission to Study the Proposal of Government of Rajasthan on Training Needs for PRI Members

The report attempts explain Appraisal Report of the Mission to examine the two proposals submitted by Government of Rajasthan for training of Panchayat members.

Annual Progress Report on Joint Action Programme on PRI

The document explains activities of joint action programme of PRIA and NCRSOs on open up new possibilities for strengthening people's participation in decision making about their own development.

Amendment in the Panchayat Act for Tribal Areas in Gujarat

The paper tries to explain the provisions and suggestions of amended State Panchayati Raj Act for tribal areas in Gujrat.

Activity report of strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs)(Joint Initiatives of strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs) by PRIA and NCRSOs

The document discusses, the programmes intervened by PRIA and partners to strengthen PRIs in India.

Decentalisation And Development

The report attempts to consolidate major learnings from the lecture delivered by former member of planning commission Prof. L.C Jain on Decentralisation and Development.

A Report of Gram Sabha Mobilization and Observation in NREGA Gram Panchayats of Mahendergarh District, Haryana.

This report highlights the status of the implementation of NREGA scheme in the district Mahendergarh, Haryana and the recent gram sabha experience on the same issue.

Voluntarism in Strengthening Local Self Governance in Una District, Himachal Pradesh

The case study is tries to explain the work of PRIA in strengthening Local self-governance in the Una District of Himachal Pradesh.

The Civil Society and Panchayati Raj Institutions

This document is an attempt to share some of PRIA's (society for Participatory Research in Asia) and its Network of Collaborating Regional Support Organisations (NCRSOs) efforts in strengthening such institutions in 15 states of India.

Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in India Issues & Concerns

In this paper an attempt has been made to discuss the issues and concerns related to the Panchayati Raj Institutions, role of government machinery, role of volunteer organisations and role of community.

Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in India- Impact of Participatory Planning Interventions

The document explains the participatory planning interventions undertaken by PRIA and its Networking Organisations (NCRSOs)

Sharing of National Study (Phase I) on Role of PRIs in Implementation of NREGA

This report is based on the national level study done by PRIA on role of PRIs in implementing NREGA in 16 states of India. The report is majorly focusing on the findings.

Seminar on Pre-Election Voter’s Awareness Campaign (PEVAC)

This is a report of seminar on PEVAC organised by PRIA to share the experiences with various institutions and stakeholders working at the grassroots level.

Report on Self-Help and Income Generating Activities of Chinmaya Rural Primary Health And Training Centre

This is report on Chinmaya Rural Primary Health and training Centre was started in 1985 under the aegis of Chinmaya Tapovan Trust (CTI) for giving training to women health workers.

Report of the State Level Workshop on Implications of National Roundtable on Panchayati Raj in HP

This is a consolidated report of learnings from state level workshop on implications of national roundtable on Panchayati Raj in Himachal Pradesh.

Promotion of Grass-Roots Self-Governance- A Multi Sectorial Strategic Intervention

The report explains the interventions for strengthening grass-roots self-governance by PRIA and NCRSOs.

Process of Participatory Panchayat Level Planning PRIA & NCRSOs

This document explains PRIA and its Networking Organisation’s interventions to enhance the potential for community participation, planning and responsibility for their own development that is people centred and people-controlled planning and development.

PRJA- Panchayat Pratinidhi Jagrukta Abhiyan or Initial Orientation of Newly Elected Representatives

This report tries to give an idea of PRIA intervention Panchayat Pratinidhi Jagrukta Abhiyan (PRJA) for the capacity building of newly elected representatives of PRIs.

Village Democracy and Civil Society Experiences from PRIA Programmatic Interventions

This is a document explains, PRIA intervention like, micro-planning, special emphasis on weaker sections, participatory research studies and advocacy in people participation has gently enhanced in intervened areas.

PRI Activity Report of CENCORED

This is a consolidated learning report, explains PRI activities done by CENCORED one of the partner organisation of PRIA.

Pre-Election Campaign in Bathiyat and Mela Blocks of Chamba District in Himachal Pradesh

The document describes district pre-election intervention carried out by PRIA with the help of ICDS project functionaries in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh.

Participation of Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha in Development

The document discusses participatory bottom up planning and decision making for empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Participation in Panchayati Raj Institution

The report attempts to explain PRIA’s participation in strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Strengthening of Gram Sabha

The document discusses about gram sabha. Basically the problems face by gram sabha and ways to strengthen it.

Panchayats and PRIA Programmatic Interventions Experiences since the 73rd Amendment

This document explains PRIA interventions for strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Panchayati Raj Institution and Finances - An Interim Report

This is a research report attempts to explain the Panchayati Raj Finance in the scenario of Odisha.

Micro Planning for Self-Governance A Framework for Action-The Perspective

This is a learning material for People centred, bottom up comprehensive planning to be the basis of self-governance.

Village Information Centre: Haryana Visit

This is learning material prepared from a Haryana visit. This document explains about PRIA interventions in Haryana for strengthen PRIs.

Decentralization in Sikkim Prospects and Challenges

This report summarise the key findings and suggestions of the review of Panchayati Raj institutions in Sikkim initiated by Indo Swiss Project Sikkim (ISPS).

Made Easy Guide to People Centred Plan Preparation

This is a learning guide for people centred plan for strengthening PRIs in the country.

Joint Intervention Towards Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions PRI-NCRSO Initiative

This report tries to explain PRIA joint intervention with NCRSOs towards strengthening PRIs in the country.

Innovations in Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions by Voluntary Organisations in India

This paper primarily endeavours to highlight some of the innovative mechanisms and strategies adopted by PRIA support organisations or partner NGOs.

Information for Participatory Democracy- Panchayat Resource Centres in Himachal Pradesh

This study is a review of three Panchayat Resource Centres in Rait Block (District Kangra), Himachal Pradesh.

Influence on Governance Institution

The report tries to explain the influence of civil society organisations on governance. Especially, as PRIA has been involved in strengthening capabilities of people to participate in the process of governance

Functioning of the Gram Panchayat

This paper focuses on the existing reality of the Gram Panchayat as well as major issues to understand the basic philosophy of democratic decentralisation at the gram Panchayat level after the 73rd Amendment Act

Finances of Panchayats- (A Study of District Rewari- Haryana)

The study conducted for understanding about finance of panchayat has been largely determined PRIA during its PRI level work in different states of the country.

History of Panchayati Raj in Haryana

The report attempts to find out the development priorities of Haryana State and PRIA

Functioning of Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas- Koraput District Orissa

This is case study on functioning of gram sabha in Koraput District of Orissa.

Note on Pre-Elections Voters Awareness Campaign (PEVAC)

This document is a short note on PRIA and its Partners initiated a Pre-Election Voter's Awareness Campaign (PEVAC) in states under going second round of Panchayat Elections.

Gujarat NGO Action Plan for Strengthening Pahchayati Raj Institutions

The report tries to highlights the recommendations to make the act more people centred and talks for the action plan as jointly decided by twenty five grass root groups of Gujarat.

Enabling Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh to Function

This paper analysing the Panchayati Raj Institution in Himachal Pradesh, considers whether the legislature of Himachal Pradesh has given sufficient power and authority to the panchayat.

Democratic Decentralisation and Rural Development Need of Bottom Up Participatory Approaches

The present paper aims at exploring the possibilities of people participation through the process of participatory planning at village level.

Consultation on Role And Functions of State Finance Commission

This paper attempts to synthesize the learning of Consultation on role and functions of State Finance Commission.

Compilation of Gram Sabha Related Provisions in Different State Acts and State Policies

This document consolidating Gram Sabha related provisions in different state acts and state policies.

Coalition Building for Self-Governance of the Panchayati Raj Institutions

This paper explains how coalition helped by way of addressing the issue of participation in panchayat election.

Civil Society Efforts to Strengthen Democratic Governance- Campaign for Citizens Participation in Panchayat Elections in Madhya Pradesh

This paper discusses the role of civil society organisations in strengthening democratic governance in the context of Panchayat elections in Madhaya Pradesh.

Pre-Election Voters Awareness Campaign (PEVAC)

The document explains PRIA and its partners intervention of PEVAC in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh

Women's Political Leadership in Panchayats Raj Institutions- Challenges and Prospect

This paper aims to explore the journey of women leadership in 25 years issues challenges faced by women elected leaders in PRIs.

Capacity Building of Newly Elected Gram Panchayat Members

This paper attempts to synthesize the learning of capacity building interventions of elected members in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana and challenges ahead.

Capacity Building Workshop For Elected Panchayat Representatives

This paper trying to consolidate learnings of capacity building workshop for elected panchayat representatives.

Undertaking Decentralised Water Management in Korba district- Intervention Steps

This document is a practitioners guide to undertake interventions and the steps involved in the interventions especially while engaging gram sabha and gram panchayats in Schedule V areas to manage the water resources in their panchayats.

Facilitating Grassroots Campaign on PESA and Decentralized Water Management

This document focuses on the PRIA’s experience while conducting a grassroots campaign to spread awareness among tribal communities and the PRI members about the main provision of the PESA act.

Facilitating Campaign to Influence Political Parties on PESA and Decentralised Water Management

This document explains the campaign aimed at making all political parties to affirm their commitment to strengthening the implementation of PESA provisions.

Decentralised Management of Water in Chhattisgarh: Role of Panchayats and PESA

his publication has been brought out under the PRIA programme, “Action Research on Implementation of Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA), 1996” with a special focus on water management in Chhattisgarh.

Citizen Survey Report on Access, Quality and Management of Water in Schedule V Areas of Chhattisgarh

This document highlights the key findings of a citizen survey conducted during April-June 2013 in four scheduled V districts of Chhattisgarh.

Traditional Water Conservation and Management Practices

This document is a collection of case studies from Schedule V areas of Korba district where tribal communities have effectively managed the water bodies through their traditional community based structures and processes.

Pre-Election Voters' Awareness Campaign in Rajasthan; A journey

This article is written by Ajay Kumar Mohapatra and is based on his personal experience of conducting a Pre-election voters awareness program in Rajasthan.

Capacity Building For Strengthening Local Self-governance - An Analytical study

This study is a nation-wide joint effort of PRIA and partners towards strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in India through capacity building.

Capability Building of People in Panchayats

This paper discusses the requirement of the pre-existing capacities of the panchayats and people therein.

Community and Panchayat Engagement in Governance and Management of Water

This is a document which shares the experience of a joint initiative of PRIA, SROUT and ARGHYAM in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. It explains the real experiences of community and panchayat in governance and management of water.

GPDP Learning Brief

इसमें ग्राम पंचायत की शक्तियों अधिकार व् कार्यों का वर्णन किया गया है. ये बताता है की ग्राम पंचायत किस तरह स्थानीय स्तर पर आर्थिक विकास और सामाजिक न्याय के लिए योजनाओं को बनाने में योगदान दे सकती है.

Catalysing Actions for District Development Planning by Consolidating Local Priorities

PRIA prepared this report on the decentralized district planning process in Sikkim. The study chose to focus on the district plan preparation process in two districts: East Sikkim and South Sikkim.

Gram Sabha Mobilisation

This synthesis paper highlights the participatory experiences of gram sabha mobilisation undertaken by PRIA and partners in 12 states of the country from 1995-2005.

Cry the Beloved Self –Government

This documents highlights the historical basis of local self-government, scope, substance & social dimensions of 73rd /74th Amendments.

काम के साथ सीख

दसमती देवाम ग्राम पंचायत टूटूगुटू की मुखिया हैं जो कि झारखण्ड राज्य के पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिले में है इनमे शुरू से ही सेवा भाव रहा है वे अपने पति के साथ मिलकर जरूरतमंद लोगो की सहायता करना गरीब बच्चों को स्कूल भेजना कपडे देना शामिल है. इन सब आदतों को देख कर.

हमें कपडे नहीं चरित्र दिखाना है

झारखण्ड के पश्चिमी सिंहभूम जिले के चोया ग्राम पंचायत की मुखिया तुलसी मुड़िया तेज-तर्रार महिलाओं में से एक हैं। समाज सेवा की भावना उन्हें गाँव के लोगो की मदद करने में सहायता करती है. उनके अनुसार नशा एक बहुत बढ़ी समस्या है जिसे वो हल करने में अग्रसर है.

Learning by Doing

This is a case study of a self-made social worker winning the election from Tutugutu panchayat of West Singhbhum district -Jharkhand. Case study talks about the challenges faced during the political journey.

Judge Me by My Character, Not My Clothes

This is a case study highlighting the achievements and constraints of a woman president from Choya Panchayat of West Singhbhum district -Jharkhand.

Youth and Panchayat

This paper presents the initiatives and achievements of PRIA Haryana in accomplishing a synergy between the PRIs and the youth. This paper also focuses on the intense participation of youth leaders in the pre-election Voters Awareness Campaign.

I Wanted to Help More People

This is a success story of a woman who served two tenures as a president from Ichak Panchayat of Latehar, Jharkhand.

Education for Girls Means Economic Independence for Women

The case study highlights the accomplishments and challenges of a woman president from Dulmi Panchayat of Ramgarh district - Jharkhand.

Boldness is What You Need, Not Just Higher Qualifications

This is a success story of a woman SHG member who became the Panchayat President of the Gram Panchayat from West Tainsar Panchayat of Kersai- Jharkhand.

Vision for Child Friendly Anandapuram Smart Mandal

The vision document talks about the collectively refined vision of communities and key stakeholders of the Anandapuram Mandal in Andhra Pradesh.

Status and Functioning of District Planning Committees in India

This is a research study which explains the current status of district planning committees across the states in the country. This study is based on primary and secondary data obtained mainly from states where PRIA is working.

Best Practices in Social Audit

Social audit is an important segment of the local administration. This document is primarily concerned with looking for the best state-specific practices of a social audit which was conducted by PRIA with networking agencies.