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Tribals’ perception on self-governance

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

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Tribals’ perception on self-governance

Micro Planning Intervention Planning

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

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Micro Planning Intervention Planning

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

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

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.

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Background Note of the National Consultation with State Election Commissioners

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.

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Amendment in the Panchayat Act for Tribal Areas in Gujarat

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.

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Decentalisation And Development

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.

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The Civil Society and 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.

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Strengthening of Gram Sabha

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.

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Innovations in Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions by Voluntary Organisations in India

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.

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Gujarat NGO Action Plan for Strengthening Pahchayati Raj Institutions

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.

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Enabling Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh to Function

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.

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Democratic Decentralisation and Rural Development Need of Bottom Up Participatory Approaches

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.

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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.

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Compilation of 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.

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Coalition Building for Self-Governance of the Panchayati Raj Institutions

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.

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

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

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.

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Capacity Building of Newly Elected Gram Panchayat Members

Capacity Building Workshop For Elected Panchayat Representatives

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

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Capacity Building Workshop For Elected Panchayat Representatives

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.

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

Capability Building of People in Panchayats

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

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Capability Building of People in Panchayats

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.

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Gram Sabha Mobilisation

Cry the Beloved Self –Government

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

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Cry the Beloved Self –Government

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.

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Youth and Panchayat

Institutional Development of the State Finance Commissions in India; A Balance Sheet of 25 Years

It is a detailed study of status of PRIs and State Finance Commissions in India at this present scenario, especially in the context of 25th year of Panchayati Raj.

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Institutional Development of the State Finance Commissions in India; A Balance Sheet of 25 Years

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Tribals’ perception on self-governance

Micro Planning Intervention Planning

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

Background Note of the National Consultation with State Election Commissioners

Amendment in the Panchayat Act for Tribal Areas in Gujarat

Decentalisation And Development

The Civil Society and Panchayati Raj Institutions

Strengthening of Gram Sabha

Innovations in Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions by Voluntary Organisations in India

Gujarat NGO Action Plan for Strengthening Pahchayati Raj Institutions

Enabling Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh to Function

Democratic Decentralisation and Rural Development Need of Bottom Up Participatory Approaches

Consultation on Role And Functions of State Finance Commission

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

Coalition Building for Self-Governance of the Panchayati Raj Institutions

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

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

Capacity Building of Newly Elected Gram Panchayat Members

Capacity Building Workshop For Elected Panchayat Representatives

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

Capability Building of People in Panchayats

Gram Sabha Mobilisation

Cry the Beloved Self –Government

Youth and Panchayat

Institutional Development of the State Finance Commissions in India; A Balance Sheet of 25 Years

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In Association with

Tribals’ perception on self-governance

Micro Planning Intervention Planning

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

Background Note of the National Consultation with State Election Commissioners

Amendment in the Panchayat Act for Tribal Areas in Gujarat

Decentalisation And Development

The Civil Society and Panchayati Raj Institutions

Strengthening of Gram Sabha

Innovations in Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions by Voluntary Organisations in India

Gujarat NGO Action Plan for Strengthening Pahchayati Raj Institutions

Enabling Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh to Function

Democratic Decentralisation and Rural Development Need of Bottom Up Participatory Approaches

Consultation on Role And Functions of State Finance Commission

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

Coalition Building for Self-Governance of the Panchayati Raj Institutions

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

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

Capacity Building of Newly Elected Gram Panchayat Members

Capacity Building Workshop For Elected Panchayat Representatives

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

Capability Building of People in Panchayats

Gram Sabha Mobilisation

Cry the Beloved Self –Government

Youth and Panchayat

Institutional Development of the State Finance Commissions in India; A Balance Sheet of 25 Years

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