Decentralisation in Madhya Pradesh, India : from Panchayati raj to Gram swaraj (1995-2001)

Abstract: This paper seeks to evaluate the Panchayat system, based on its first six years of operation. It notes that the participation of women in Panchayat councils has improved due to reservation; however, efforts to improve the performance of women require greater attention.

Author(s): Behar, Amitabh; Kumar, Yogesh

Source(s): , Working paper / Overseas development institute; 170 xi, 84 p., ill., tabs Working paper / Overseas development institute 170

Published: 2002 Overseas development institute (ODI), London (English

ISBN/ISSN: 0-85003-595-3/

Link: http://www.odi.org.uk/work/projects/00-03-livelihood-options/papers/wp170.pdf

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