Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in Assam
Objectives
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This study on local governance tried to seek answers to
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The degree of institutional response to local needs for economic growth, social opportunities and human development
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The ability of the institutions to address issues of deprivation and the needs of the marginalized
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Accountability of decision makers to the community
Geographical spread
Assam (North Cachar Hills and Golaghat)
Key areas/components
Comparative study of the two districts on:
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Village level institutions
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Decision making processes
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Status of women and children
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The issues of deprived section
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Socio-economic and environment issues
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Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Common Property Resources
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Quality of life indices
Key outputs
Status reports on:
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Panchayati raj in Assam, its functions and decision-making
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Status of zila parishads, gaon panchayats, anchalik panchayats
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Village specific findings and problems
Year/period
June to September 2002