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TITLE
CERTIFICATE
DECLARATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
I REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND RESEARCH DESIGN
1.1. GRAM SABHA: CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE
1.2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
1.3. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.4. HYPOTHESES OF THE STUDY
1.5. SOURCES AND METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
1.6. UNIVERSE AND SAMPLING PROCEDURE
1.7. DATA PROCESSING AND PRESENTATION
1.8. CHAPTER SCHEME
1.9. LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
NOTES AND REFERENCES
II HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PANCEAYATI RAJ AND GRAM SABHA IN INDIA
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2. GANDHIS VISION OF PANCHAYATI RAJ AND GRAM SABHA
2.3. DEVELOPMENT OF PANCHAYATI RAJ AND GRAM SABHA IN INDIA
2.3.1 GRAM SABHA IN THE POST- INDEPENDENCE PERIOD
2.3.2 PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTION AFTER (SEVENTY - THIRD) AMENDMENT
2.4 CONCEPT OF DECENTRALISATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE INDIAN CONTEXT
a. DECENTRALISATION
b. PARTICIPATION
2.5. GRAM SABHA AFTER CONSTITUTION (SEVENTY THIRD) AMENDMENT
2.6 GRAM SABHA IN FIFTH SCHEDULED AREAS
Salient Features of the Act
Powers of Gram Sabha
2.7 CONCLUSION
NOTES AND REFERENCES
III DYNAMICS OF THE PANCHAYATI RAJ SYSTEM IN KERALA
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 DEVELOPMENT OF PANCHAYAT ORGANISATION
3.2.1 DECENTRALISATION IN KERALA
3.2.2 STRUCTURAL PATTERNS OF PANCHAYATS
3.2.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS COMMITTEE - 1957
3.2.4 KERALA PANCHAYATI ACT - 1960
3.3 THE KERALA PANCHAYATI RAJ ACT - 1994
3.3.1 VILLAGE PANCHAYAT
3.3.2 BLOCK PANCHAYAT
3.3.3 DISTRICT PANCHAYAT
3.3.4 DISTRICT PLANNING COMMITTEE
3.3.5 FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PANCHAYAT AT DIFFERENT LEVELS.
3.4 GRAM SABHA UNDER KERALA PANCHAYATI RAJ ACT - 1994
3.5 COMMITTEE ON DECENTRALISATON OF POWERS IN KERALA (1997) -- APPROACH TO GRAM SABHA
3.6 CONCLUSION
NOTES AND REFERENCES
IV THE FUNCTIONING OF GRAM SABHA: GENERAL FEATURES
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 PROFILE OF THE DISTRICT
Fig. 4.1: Map - Showing Panchayats
Table 4.1: Kottayam District: A Statistical Profile
4.3 FIELD STUDY
Table 4.2: Sample Size used for Estimation and Analysis
4.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS
4.4.1 AGE
Table 4.3: Age and Sex Structure of the Panchayat Members
Table 4.4: Age and Sex Structure of the Participants in Gram Sabhas
Table 4.5: Age and sex structure of the Non-participants in Gram Sabhas
4.4.2 RELIGION AND CASTE
Table 4.6: Distribution of the Panchayat Members by Religion and Sex
Fig. 4.2: Religion of Panchayat Members
Table 4.7: Caste of Panchayat Members by Sex
Fig. 4.3: Castes of Panchayat Members
Table 4.8: Religion and Caste Composition of the Participants in Gram Sabhas
Fig. 4.4: Religion of Participants in Gram Sabhas, Castes of Participants in Grain Sabhas
4.4.3 MARITAL STATUS
Table 4.9: Religion and Caste composition of the Non-Participants in Gram Sabhas
Table 4.10: Marital Status of Panchayat members
Fig. 4.5: Religion of Non-Participants in Gram Sabhas
Table 4.11: Marital Status of participants in Gram Sabhas
Table 4.12: Marital Status of non-participants in Gram Sabhas
4.4.4 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Table 4.13: Educational profile of the Panchayat Members by sex
Table 4.14 Educational Profile of Elected representatives of Local bodies in Kerala
Table 4.15: Educational level of the participants in Gram Sabhas by course of study
4.4.5 FAMILY OCCUPATION
Table 4.16: Educational level of the non-participants in Gram Sabhas by course of study and sex
Table 4.17: Family Occupation of the Panchayat Members by Sex (Gram Panchayat)
Table 4.18: Family Occupation of the Participants in Gram Sabhas by Sex
4.5 PERCEPTION OF PEOPLES REPRESENTATIVES OF GRAM SABHA
Table 4.19: Family Occupation of the Non-Participants in Gram Sabhas by Sex
Table 4.20: Political Affiliation of the Respondents (Panchayat Members) by sex
Table 4.21: Response on Whether Party Level Discussion Took Place Before Gram Sabha Meetings
Table 4.22: Respondents on Structure and Duties of Gram Sabha
Table 4.23: Respondents on Strengthening of Gram Sabha / Panchayat
Table 4.24: Respondents opinion on the Ideal Frequency of Gram Sabha Meetings
Table 4.25: Respondents on the Ideal Quorum of Gram Sabha
Table 4.26: Respondents on the Ideal Number of Voters in a Ward
Table 4.27: Respondents on Mode of Communication
Table 4.28: Respondents on the Effective Method of Communication for Inviting People
Table 4.29: Respondents on Methods of Reaching Decisions in the Grain Sabha
Table 4.30: Respondents Participation in Gram Sabha Meetings
Table 4.31: Reason for Not Participating in Gram Sabha Meetings of Other Wards
Table 4.32: The Amount of Time Spent for Panchayat Level Duties
Table 4.33: Respondents on Ideal Time for Gram Sabha Meetings
4.6 PERCEPTION OF PATICIPANTS AND NON-PARTICIPANTS OF GRAM SABHA
Table 4.34: Respondents on Ideal Day for Gram Sabha Meetings
Table 4.35 Respondents on Peoples Expectations from Gram Sabha
Table 4.36: Gram Sabha Meetings Attended By the Respondents
Table 4.37: Gram Sabha Meetings in which Respondents Participated First
Table 4.38: Respondents Level of Involvement and Participation in Gram Sabha Meetings by Sex
Table 4.39: Level of Participation in Social Activities by Sex
Table 4.40: Respondents Views Regarding the Ideal Day
Table 4.41: Respondents Opinion Regarding the Ideal Duration of Gram Sabha Meeting
Table 4.42: Respondents Views On the Ideal Time For Conducting Gram Sabha Meeting
4.7 PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION
4.8 GRAM SABHA MEETINGS
Table 4.43: The Eligible Members of the Ten Panchayats under study
4.8.1 FIRST GRAM SABHA (MARCH - APRIL 1996)
Fig. 4.6: Eligible Members in Sample Panchayats
Table 4.44: Attendance - First Gram Sabha
Fig. 4.7: Participants in First Gram Sabha
4.8.2 SPECIAL GRAM SABHA - SECOND GRAM SABHA (OCTOBER -NOVEMBER 1996)
Table 4.45: Attendance - Special Gram Sabha
Fig. 4.8: Participants in Second Gram Sabha
4.8.3 THIRD GRAM SABHA (APRIL - MAY 1997)
Table 4.46: Attendance- Third Gram Sabha
Fig. 4.9: Participants in Third Gram Sabha
4.8.4 FOURTH GRAM SABHA (AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 1997)
Table 4.47: Attendance - Fourth Gram Sabha
Fig. 4.10: Participants in Fourth Gram Sabha
4.8.5 FIFTH GRAM SABHA (APRIL-MAY 1998)
Table 4.48: Attendance -Vth Gram Sabha
4.8.6 SIXTH GRAM SABHA (SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1998)
Fig. 4.11: Participants in Fifth Gram Sabha
Table 4.49: Attendance -Vlth Gram Sabha
Fig. 4.12: Participants in Sixth Gram Sabha
4.9 PARTICIPATION IN GRAM SABHA - GENERAL TRENDS
Table 4.50: Participation in Six Gram Sabha Meetings in Ten Panchayats
4.10 PARTICIPATION IN GRAM SABHAS REPRESENTED BY LEFT DEMOCRATIC FRONT AND UNITED DEMOCRATIC FRONT
Table 4.51: Density of Population in Sample Panchayats
Table 4.52: Wards Controlled by Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front
Table 4.53: Participation in Six Gram Sabha Meetings in the Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front represented Wards
4.11 PARTICIPATION IN GRAM SABHAS REPRESENTED BY MALE AND FEMALE PANCHAYAT MEMBERS
Fig. 4.13: Participation in Six Gram Sabha Meetings in the LDF & UDF represented wards
Table 4.54: Wards Represented by Male and Female Panchayat Members
Table 4.55: Participation in Male and Female represented Wards in Six Gram Sabhas
4.12 CONCLUSION
Fig. 4.14: Participation in Male and Female Represented Wards in Six Gram Sabhas
NOTES AND REBTRENCES
V THE FUNCTIONING OF GRAM SABHAS: WARDWISE ANALYSIS OF GRAM SABHA MEETINGS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 ETTUMANOOR PANCHAYAT
Table 5.1: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Ettumanoor Panchayat
Table 5.2: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Ettumanoor Panchayat
5.3 KANAKARI PANCHAYAT
Table 5.3: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Kanakari Panchayat
Table 5.4: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Kanakari Panchayat
5.4 KANJIRAPPALLY PANCHAYAT
Table 5.5 Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Kanjirappally Panchayat
Table 5.6: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Kanjirappally Panchayat
5.5 KUMARAKOM PANCHAYAT
Table 5.7: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Kumarakom Panchayat
Table 5.8: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Kumarakom Panchayat
5.6 MARAVANTHURUTH PANCHAYAT
Table 5.9 Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Maravanthuruthu Panchayat
Table 5.10: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Maravanthuruthu Panchayat
5.7 NJEEZHOOR PANCHAYAT
Table 5.11: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Njeezhoor Panchayat
Table 5.12 Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Njeezhoor Panchayat
5.8 PALLICKATHODU PANCHAYAT
Table 5.13: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Pallickathodu Panchayat
Table 5.14: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Pallickathodu Panchayat
5.9 THIDANADU PANCHAYAT
Table 5.15: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Thidanadu Panchayat
Table 5.16: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Thidanadu Panchayat
5. 10 VAZHAPPALLY PANCHAYAT
Table 5.17: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Vazhappally Panchayat
Table 5.18: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Vazhappally Panchayat
5.11 VAZHOOR PANCHAYAT
Table 5.19: Participation in Six Gram Sabha meetings in Vazhoor Panchayat
Table 5.20: Ward - wise distribution of Participants in Gram Sabha Meetings - Vazhoor Panchayat
5. 12 CONCLUSION
VI WOMEN AND WEAKER SECTIONS IN GRAM SABHAS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2. WOMEN AND WEAKER SECTIONS IN KERALA
Table 6.1: Status of Women in Kerala & India
6.3 WOMEN AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
6.4 WOMEN AND WEAKER SECTIONS IN PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS
Table 6.2: Total Women Members in Panchayats of Kerala (District wise)
6.5 WOMEN IN THE DISTRICT OF KOTTAYAM
Table 6.3: Status of Woman in Kerala and Kottayam District
Table 6.4: Women Teachers in the Schools
Table 6.5: Rate of Work Participation of Women in the District
Table 6.6: Industrial Units for Women in the District
Fig. 6.1: Participation of Men and Women in Gram Sabhas of Kumarakom Panchayat
Fig. 6.2: Participation of Men and Women in Gram Sabhas of Maravanthuruthu Panchayat
Fig. 6.3: Participation of Men and Women in Gram Sabhas of Vazhappally Panchayat
6.6 SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES IN THE DISTRICT
Table 6.7 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the District (Block wise distribution)
Table 6.8 Panchayat wise Distribution of Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes
Table 6.9: Occupational Distribution of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the District
Table 6.10 Work Participation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the District
6.7 FIELD STUDY
Table 6.11: Age of the Women Panchayat Members
Table 6.12: Religion and Caste Composition of the Women Panchayat Members
Table 6.13: Education and Caste Composition of the Women Representatives (Gram Panchayats)
Table 6.14: Family Occupation of the Women Panchayat Members (Gram Panchayat)
Table 6.15: Family Income of the Women Panchayat Members
Table 6.16: Marital Status of Women Panchayat Members
Table 6.17: Experience as a Panchayat Member
Table 6.18: Political Affiliation of Women Panchayat Members
Table 6.19 Women Panchayat Members Awareness of the Structure and duties of Gram Sabhas
6.8 WOMENS PARTICIPATION IN GRAM SABHA MEETINGS
Table 6.20: Womens Participation in Gram Sabha Meetings (Attendance 1996-1998)
Table 6.21: Gram Sabha meetings conducted: Women Participants Response
Table 6.22: Gram Sabha meetings conducted: Women Panchayat Members Response
Table 6.23: Gram Sabha meetings attended by Women Panchayat Members
6.9 PARTICIPATION OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES IN GRAM SABHA MEETINGS
Table 6.24: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Gram Sabha meetings - (1996-1998)
6.10 CONCLUSION
NOTES AND REFERENCES
VII GRAM SABHA IN PLANNING PROCESS
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2. PEOPLES PLANNING IN KERALA - A PROFILE
7.2.1 CAMPAIGN THROUGH PHASES
7.3 GRAM SABHA IN PLANNING PROCESS
Table 7.1: Rationale for Selection of Beneficiaries
7.3.1 GRAM SABHA AND NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUPS
7.3.2 GRAM SABHA THE AGENCY FOR BENEFICIARY SELECTION
7.3.3 PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF BENEFICIARIES
7.3.4 EXECUTION OF PUBLIC WORKS
7.4 FIELD STUDY
Table 7.2: Respondents (Participants in Gram Sabhas) On Ideal Method of Planning
Table 7.3: Respondents Participation in the Subject Groups
Table 7.4: Respondents (Panchayat Members) On the Methods by Which Beneficiaries were Selected.
Table 7.5: Respondents (Participants in Gram Sabha) On Methods Used for Selection of Beneficiaries
7.5 CONCLUSION
NOTES AND REFERENCES
VIII CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
APPENDIX - I Questionnaire Schedule (For Panchayat Members)
APPENDIX - II Questionnaire Schedule (For Participants in Gram Sabha)
APPENDIX - III Questionnaire Schedule (For Non-Participants in Gram Sabha)
APPENDIX - IV RESERVATION STRUCTlJRE OF GRAM PANCHAYATS IN KERALA