Author: ed. Sivaramakrishnan K. C
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Institute of Social Sciences
Year: 2006
Pages: 354
ISBN: 81-8069-326-0
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development
Keyword: 73rd and 74th Amendments, Local Government, People’s Participation, Citizen Engagement
Classification: 320.85
Shelf: C1R3
Accession No: B967
Contents: Foreword Preface and Acknowledgements List of Tables List of Figures List of Maps Part I: The Context, Overview and Finings Part II: Case Studies and Database Annexure 1 Functioning of Ward Committees in Kerala: A Case Study Annexure 2 Functioning of Wards Committees in Maharashtra Functioning of Ward Committees in West Bengal: A Case Study Index
Abstract: This study explores people’s participation in urban governance, focusing on ward committees in Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Delhi. It highlights the importance of citizen engagement in decision-making and the role of ward committees in enhancing local governance. The report is divided into two parts: a contextual overview of participatory governance and detailed case studies supported by a database on ward-level functioning. Annexures provide insights into the effectiveness, challenges, and best practices of ward committees. By comparing experiences across states and drawing lessons for Delhi, the study emphasizes the potential of participatory governance to improve transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in urban administration.