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Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Lecture Programme (20 August every Year).
 
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DR. D. SUNDAR RAM
Founder and Director
Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI)
# Plot No.11, Sri Venkata Sai Nilayam
Thummalagunta, S.V. University P.O.
Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh. India
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E.mail: drsundarram@gmail.com | agrasridirector@gmail.com        
Website: www.agrasri.org.in

WORKING PAPERS

The Academy has published original research papers of some senior academics and experts as Working Papers from time to time, through its Bi-annual publication, namely, The Grassroots Governance Journal (ISSN:0973-0257), on various thematic themes such as good governance, panchayati raj, rural development, women empowerment, capacity building, skill development, micro-planning, grama sabha, service delivery, decentralisation, people’s participation, youth development, parliamentary democracy, local finances, grassroots leadership, social justice, right to information and exclusion and inclusion for immense benefit of the elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, Self-Help Group Members, policy makers and researchers.

The following is the list of some selected Working Papers, published by the Academy, through its bi-annual research publication, The Grassroots Governance Journal (TGGJ) since 2003:

  1. Institutionalisation of Grassroots Governance in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-1, TGGJ, Vol. I, No. I, January-June, 2003, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.1-16)
    Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap
  2. Role of Caste Groups in New Panchayati Raj System: A Case Analysis of Tamil Nadu (AGRASRI Working Paper No-2, TGGJ, Vol. I, No.1, January-June, 2003, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 32-49
    Prof. G. Palanithurai
  3. Rejuvenating Republic through Local Governments (AGRASRI Working Paper No-3, TGGJ, Vol.1, No.1I, January-June, 2003, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 50-61)
    Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, IAS (Retd.)
  4. Participation, Decentralised Planning and Panchayati Raj in India-A Review (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 4, TGGJ, Vol. I, No.1, January-June, 2003, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 62-77)
    Prof. S.P. Jain
  5. The Status of PRI’s in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka: A Comparison (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 5, TGGJ, Vol.I, No.1I, January-June, 2003, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.78-100)
    Prof. M. Gopinath Reddy
  6. Decentralised Governance at the Grassroots Level: Experience of Panchayati Raj in Madhya Pradesh (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 6, TGGJ, Vol. I, No.2, June-December, 2003, ISSN:0973-0257, Pp. 150-163)
    Prof. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
  7. Decentralised Planning in India: A Case Study in Karnataka (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 7, TGGJ, Vol. I, No.2, June-December, 2003, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 189-208)
    Prof. M. Devender Babu
  8. De-planning and Decentralised Governance: The Anachronicity of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in the LPG Marketisation of the Indian Economy (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 8, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.1, January-June, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 1-10).
    Prof. P.C. Mathur
  9. Panchayati Raj institutions in India: The Kerala Experience (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 9, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.1, January-June, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 11-34).
    Prof. M. R. Biju
  10. People’s Participation at the Grassroots Levels in India: A Pillar of Sustainable Development
    (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 10, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.1, January-June, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 35-54).
    Prof. S. Narayanasamy
  11. Decentralised Governance, Transparency and Accountability: Empirical Evidence from West Bengal (AGRASRI Working Paper No-11, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.1, January-June, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 35-54).
    Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam
  12. Devolution of Powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions with Special Reference to Rural Health Reference to Rural Health Care in Gujarat - A Field Inquiry (AGRASRI Working Paper No-12, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.1, January-June, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 77-92).
    Prof. P. Siva Ram
  13. Regeneration of Rural India: An Unfinished Agenda (AGRASRI Working Paper No-13, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.1, January-June, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 110-130).
    Dr. L. C. Jain
  14. Panchayati Raj in India - An Institution of Grassroots Development (AGRASRI Working Paper No-14, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.2, June-December, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 160-181)
    Mani Shankar Aiyar, IFS (Retd.)
  15. Size and Area of Gram Panchayat in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-15, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.2, June-December, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.225-238 )
    Prof. S.P. Jain
  16. Participatory Planning for Decentralised Governance (AGRASRI Working Paper No-16, TGGJ, Vol. II, No.2, June-December, 2004, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.244-265)
    Prof. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad
  17. Financial Status of Panchayati Raj Institutions - A Study in Karnataka State (AGRASRI Working Paper No-17, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.1, January-June, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 32-54).
    Dr. N. Jayaramaiah
  18. Changing Party-System and Vitality of the Federal Structure in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-18, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.2, July-December, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 119-133).
    Prof. Haridwar Rai & Prof. Vijay Kumar
  19. Exploring Representative Governance in India(AGRASRI Working Paper No-19, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.2, July-December, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.132-158).
    Prof. Snehalatha Panda
  20. 'Representing the States at the Federal Level : Role of the Rajya Sabha (AGRASRI Working Paper No-20, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.2,July-December, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.150-184).
    Prof. Sandeep Shastri
  21. Role and Position of the Indian Prime Minister in Coalition Politics-Assessing the Functioning of the UPA Government (AGRASRI Working Paper No- 21, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.2, July-December, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.185-199).
    Prof. N. S. Gehlot
  22. Role of Governor in Indian Federal System - New Dimensions under Article 356 (AGRASRI Working Paper No-22, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.2, July-December, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.200-226).
    Dr. R. Gangadhara Shastry
  23. Coalition Governments in India 1954: 2004 - A Way Forward for Good Governance(AGRASRI Working Paper No-23, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.2, July-December, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.227-246).
    Dr. D. Sundar Ram
  24. 73rd Constitution Amendment, State Governments and Panchayati Raj Institutions: Some Issues (AGRASRI Working Paper No-24, TGGJ, Vol. III, No.2, July-December, 2005, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 262-274).
    Prof. S.P. Jain
  25. Panchayati Raj in India: Local Governance in Action for Social Development (AGRASRI Working Paper No-25, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.1, January-June, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 1-18).
    Prof. V. Bhaskar Rao
  26. E-Governance: A Study of the Model Gram Panchayat (Bellandur) in Karnataka (AGRASRI Working Paper No-26, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.1, January-June, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.19-39).
    Prof. B.S. Bhargava • Dr. Mangala Nayak • Dr. K. Subha
  27. Institutional Responsiveness and Good Governance: A Case of Kerala's Grama Sabhas (AGRASRI Working Paper No-27, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.1, January-June, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.40-58).
    Prof. B. Mohanan • Dr. J. Mary John
  28. Decentralisation and Rural Development in India: Empowerment, Strategies and Emerging Challenges (AGRASRI Working Paper No-28, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.1, January-June, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.59-77)
    Dr. D.Sundar Ram
  29. Determinants of People's Participation in Decentralised Planning and Development (AGRASRI Working Paper No-29, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.1, January-June, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.91-107)
    Dr. Sitakanta Sethi
  30. Grassroots Democracy in Haryana: Some Field Observations (AGRASRI Working Paper No-30, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.1, January-June, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.117-138)
    Prof. Ranbir Singh
  31. Indian Farmers in 21st Century : Mission and Vision (AGRASRI Working Paper No-31, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.2, July-December, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.167-188)
    Prof. M.S. Swaminathan
  32. Empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions: A Study in Karnataka (AGRASRI Working Paper No-32, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.2, July-December, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.198-209)
    Prof. Abdul Aziz
  33. Decentralised Governance and Service Delivery in India: Theory and Practice(AGRASRI Working Paper No-33, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.2, July-December, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.233-250)
    Prof. Satyanarayana Sangita
  34. Political Decentalisation and Issue of Accountability: The Case of Grama Sabha in Karnataka (AGRASRI Working Paper No-34, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.2, July-December, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.261-276)
    Prof. N. Sivanna
  35. Between Euphoria and Scepticism: Ten Years of Panchayati Raj in Kerala (AGRASRI Working Paper No-35, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.2, July-December, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.277-203)
    Prof. Moolakattu Stephen John • Prof. Jos Chathukulam
  36. Participatory Democracy: Role of Gram Sabhas in Decentralised Governance: An Overview of Andhra Pradesh Experience (AGRASRI Working Paper No-36, TGGJ, Vol. IV, No.2, July-December, 2006, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.304-317)
    Prof. M. Gopinath Reddy & Dr. Madhusudan Bandi
  37. People's Participation through Village Sanghams-A Case Study of Deccan Development Society (AGRASRI Working Paper No-37, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.1, January-June, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.9-39)
    Dr. N. Rajasekhar • Prof. G. Sudarshanam
  38. Good Governance at Grassroots: A Case Analysis of Dindigul District (AGRASRI Working Paper No-38, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.1, January-June, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.40-61)
    Prof. K.S. Nakkeeran
  39. Rural Development through Panchayati Raj Institutions: Strengthening a Participatory Democracy in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-39, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.1, January-June, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.74-87)
    Prof. N.S. Gehlot
  40. People's Participation in Kerala's Grama Sabhas: Investigating the Quality (AGRASRI Working Paper No-40, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.1, January-June, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.88-117)
    Dr. J. Mary John & Prof. Mohanan Bhaskaran Pillai
  41. Synthesising New Indian Knowledge and Innovation Systems: Future Agenda (AGRASRI Working Paper No-41, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.154-166)
    Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
  42. Democratic Decentralisation and Participatory Planning in Kerala: The Locomotive of a New Development Culture (AGRASRI Working Paper No-42, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.208-228)
    Prof. Mohanan Bhaskaran Pillai
  43. Total Sanitation Campaign and Nirmal Gram Puraskar: Role of Panchayats in Four Indian States (AGRASRI Working Paper No-43, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.229-259)
    Prof. Jos Chathukulam & Dr. K. Gireesan
  44. Decentralisation of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Good Governance in Andhra Pradesh: A Vision of the Future (AGRASRI Working Paper No-44, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.260-277)
    Prof. M. Gopinath Reddy
  45. Social Marketing:A Case of Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Karnataka State (AGRASRI Working Paper No-45, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.289-306)
    Dr. Veerasekharappa
  46. Guarding the Commons in India- Panchayats and Globalisation (AGRASRI Working Paper No-46, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.307-329)
    Prof. V. Raghupathy
  47. Decentralised Planning in India: Are the Panchayati Raj Institutions Really Empowered? (AGRASRI Working Paper No-47, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.330-344)
    Prof. M. Devendra Babu
  48. Emerging Women Leadership at the Grassroots: A Micro-level Study in Andhra Pradesh State (AGRASRI Working Paper No-48, TGGJ, Vol. V, No.2, July-December, 2007, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.345-376)
    Dr (Ms.) K.C. Smitha
  49. Political Framework for Inclusive Growth in India: Inclusive Growth through Inclusive Governance (AGRASRI Working Paper No-49, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No12, January-June, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.1-13)
    Mani Shankar Aiyar, IFS (Retd.)
  50. Training for Panchayati Raj Functionaries through Satellite in Karnataka (AGRASRI Working Paper No-50, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.1, January-June, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.14-27)
    Prof. B.S. Bhargava & Dr. K.Subha
  51. Gram Sabha: Conception, Perception and Practice (AGRASRI Working Paper No-51, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.1, January-June, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.28-46)
    Prof. G. Palanithurai
  52. Implementation of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996: An Orissa Perspective(AGRASRI Working Paper No-52, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.1, January-June, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.47-58)
    K. Karunakar Patnaik, IAS (Retd.)
  53. Financial Resources of Panchayati Raj Institutions: A Study of the Gram Panchayat Experiment in West Bengal (AGRASRI Working Paper No-53, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.1, January-June, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.59-80)
    Dr. Tapan Kumar Ghosh
  54. Women in the Panchayati Raj Institutions: An Empirical Study in Kamrup District of Assam (AGRASRI Working Paper No-54, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.1, January-June, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 80-107)
    Dr. Jogendra Kumar Das
  55. Financial Inclusion in India: Need for institutional Changes (AGRASRI Working Paper No-55, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.2, June-December, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 165-174)
    Dr. C. Rangarajan
  56. Value of Networking Elected Women Representatives in India: The Collective Reflection (AGRASRI Working Paper No-56, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.2, June-December, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 207-218)
    Dr. Devaki Jain • Ahalya S.Bhat • Padmini Ananth • Anand H
  57. Gender Perspectives on Grassroots Governance: The Indian Experience (AGRASRI Working Paper No-57, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.2, June-December, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 219-242)
    Prof. U. Kalpagam
  58. Women Empowerment through Panchayats in India: An Empirical Analysis of Decision- Making at the Panchayat Level: A Study of Two Villages in Rajasthan (AGRASRI Working Paper No-58, TGGJ, Vol. VI, No.2, June-December, 2008, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 254-268)
    Dr. O.P. Bohra & Dr. R. Rakshit
  59. Space Technology Applications for Rural Development in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-59, TGGJ, Vol. VII, No.1&2, January-June & July-December, 2009, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 10-20)
    Dr. G. Madhavan Nair
  60. Globalisation, Local Democracy and Inclusive Governance: The Indian Experience (AGRASRI Working Paper No-60, TGGJ, Vol. VII, No.1& 2, January-June & July-December, 2009, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp. 35-52)
    Prof. Satya Narayana Sangita & Dr. T.K. Jyothi
  61. Grassroots Governance and People’s Participation at Work after Implementation of PESA: Evidences from Tribal Regions of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat States (AGRASRI Working Paper No-61, TGGJ, Vol. VII, No.1& 2, January-June & July-December, 2009, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.53-68)
    Prof. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
  62. Panchayati Raj in Haryana: A Strategy for Effective Functioning in Delivery of Services (AGRASRI Working Paper No-62, TGGJ, Vol. VII, No.1&2, January-June& July-December, 2009, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.78-101)
    Dr. Rajvir S. Dhaka
  63. Participatory Institutions and People’s Practices: An Analysis of Decentralisation Experiences in Kerala State (AGRASRI Working Paper No-63, TGGJ, Vol. VII, No.1&2, January-June & July-December, 2009, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.113-131)
    Dr. K. Rajesh
  64. Decentralisation, Women Empowerment and Inclusive Growth: State and Civil Society Perspective in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-64, TGGJ, Vol. VIII, No.1&2, January-June & July-December, 2010, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.39-55)
    Prof. Satyanarayana Sangita
  65. Women Empowerment at Grassroots Level Political Institutions: Evidences from Villages of Madhya Pradesh (AGRASRI Working Paper No-65, TGGJ, Vol. VIII, No.1&2, January-June & July-December, 2010, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.56-71)
    Prof. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
  66. Mahatma Gandhi and Greenfield Industrialisation in Globalising India: Mind-Notes on the Potential for Civic Asymmetric Resistance (AGRASRI Working Paper No-66, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.1, January-June, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.1-18)
    Prof. P.C. Mathur
  67. People Centric Paradigms at Capacity Building: The Case of Formal and Informal Functionaries under MGNREGS - A Right to Work Model for Local Self Governance in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-67, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.1, January-June, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.19-43).
  68. Historical Debates on Decentralisation and Democracy in India: M.K. Gandhi, M.N. Roy, J.P. Narayan and B.R. Ambedkar (AGRASRI Working Paper No.68, December, 2010)
    Dr. Joseph Abraham
  69. Historical Debates on Decentralisation and Democracy in India: M.K. Gandhi, M.N. Roy, J.P. Narayan and B.R. Ambedkar(AGRASRI Working Paper No-68, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.1, January-June, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.44-61)
    Dr. K. Rajesh
  70. Local-Governance in Scheduled Areas: A Study of Andhra Pradesh (AGRASRI Working Paper No-69, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.1, January-June, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.62-92)
    Dr. M. Arun Kumar
  71. Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Development: Back Bone of the Indian Democracy at the Grassroots (AGRASRI Working Paper No-70, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.1, January-June, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.126-145)
    Dr. R.P. Prabhakar
  72. Gram Sabha Institution in India: Prospects and Retrospect (AGRASRI Working Paper No-71, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.2, July-December, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.177-199)
    Prof. S.P. Jain
  73. Role of Grama Sabha in the Implementation of MGNREGS: Field Insights from Karnataka (AGRASRI Working Paper No-72, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.2, July-December, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.210-232)
    Prof. M. Devendra Babu • Prof. D. Rajasekhar • Dr. R. Manjula
  74. People’s Participation in Grassroots Governance through Gram Swaraj: Evidences from Villages of Madhya Pradesh (AGRASRI Working Paper No-73, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.2, July-December, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.243-260)
    Prof. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
  75. Status of Gram Sabha and Ward Sabha in Kerala: A Vibrant Forum of Democracy in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-74, TGGJ, Vol. IX, No.2, July-December, 2011, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.343-363)
    Dr. K. Rajasekharan
  76. The Information Deficit: Use of Media in Deliberative Democracy- The Case of Selected Grama Sabha Proceedings in West Bengal (AGRASRI Working Paper No-75, TGGJ, Vol. X, No.1, January-June, 2012, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.11-33)Dr. Swati Bhattacharjee and Prof. Raghabendra Chattopadhyay
  77. Reaching Education at the Grassroots Level: A Study of Nomadic and De-notified Communities in Andhra Pradesh(AGRASRI Working Paper No-76, TGGJ, Vol. X, No.1, January-June, 2012, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.47-71)
    Prof. Malli Gandhi
  78. Reproduction of Grassroots Institutions through People’s Practices: Reflections from Gram Panchayat in Kerala (AGRASRI Working Paper No-77, TGGJ, Vol. X, No.1, January-June, 2012, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.90-113)
    Dr. K. Rajesh
  79. Inclusive Governance for Inclusive Development: The History, Politics and Economics of Panchayati Raj in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-78, TGGJ, Vol. X, No.2, June-December, 2012, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.1-80)
    Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar, IFS (Retd.)
  80. Twenty Years of Panchayati Raj in India: Landmark Experiences and Experiments (AGRASRI Working Paper No-79, TGGJ, Vol. X, No.2, June-December, 2012, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.81-97
    Shri K. Karunakar Patnaik, IAS(Retd.)
  81. Designing Village Panchayats for the Empowerment of Women: Lessons from Tamil Nadu and Kerala (AGRASRI Working Paper No-80, TGGJ, Vol. XI, No.1, January-June, 2013, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.21-42
    Prof. V. Ragupathy
  82. Decentralisation of Powers in India: Acceleration or Deceleration (AGRASRI Working Paper No-81, TGGJ, Vol. XI, No.2, June-December, 2013, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.121-141)
    Prof. G. Palanithurai
  83. Decentralised Governance and National Integration in India (AGRASRI Working Paper No-82, TGGJ, Vol. XI, No.2, June-December, 2013, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.142-173)
    Prof. Satyanarayana Sangita
  84. Role of Panchyats in the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs): Issues and Evidences from Namakkal District in Tamil Nadu (AGRASRI Working Paper No-83, TGGJ, Vol. XI, No.2, June-December, 2013, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.174-219)
    Prof. Jos Chathukulam
  85. How did Grama Panchayats Perform in Own Revenue Mobilisation? Lessons from Karnataka (AGRASRI Working Paper No-84, TGGJ, Vol. XI, No.2, June-December, 2013, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.220-242)
    Dr. R. Manjula and Prof. D Rajasekhar
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    Prof. M. Devendra Babu
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    Prof. S.P.Jain
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    Prof. James Warner Björkman
  89. Women’s Empowerment in Decentralised Governance: Status of Women in an era of Pre- Decentralisation (AGRASRI Working Paper No-88, TGGJ, Vol. XII, No.1, January-June, 2014, ISSN: 0973-0257, Pp.62-80)
    M.K Ravindranathan
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    Dr. Swapan Ghosh and Dr. Tapan Kumar Ghosh
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    Dr. Vimlesh Rathore
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    Dr. Narayana Billava
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