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National Seminar on Democratic Decentralization in India: Call for Papers


WHEN: April 25th & 26th, 2013
THEME: Democratic Decentralization in India- Two Decades of Constitutional Amendments: Experiences, Issues and Challenges
SUB-THEMES:
• Response of the State government to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment Acts and introduction of the State Panchayti  RajAct and its key elements
• Evolving a power sharing mechanism for devolution of funds, functions and functionaries
• Local body elections and emerging trends in terms of socio-economic profile
• Empowerment of Dalits, Adivasis, Women and other marginalized communities
• Capabilities development of the local bodies
• The process of decision making: issues, concerns and challenges
• Community assertion for participation in planning, convergence, implementation, monitoring, transparency and accountability in service delivery, infrastructure building and promotion of livelihoods
• State and Central Finance Commissions and Local bodies
• Emerging conflicts between public representatives and bureaucrats, local bodies and civil society organization and parallel bodies
• Functioning of Committees in the local bodies
• State specific experiences and
• Any relevant topic, which is not covered in the sub-themes
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT: 5th January, 2013
For further information or queries, kindly contact:
Seminar Coordinator:
Dr. E. Venkatesu
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science/SSS
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli
Hyderabad-500046
e-mail: evs103@gmail.com, evss@uohyd.ernet.in
Mobile: 9441482535
Phone: 040-23133230/3200

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