Public Policy and Administration in India

This subject explores the formulation, implementation, and impact of public policies within the Indian context, shedding light on the intricate workings of government institutions. Understanding this is crucial for addressing socio-economic challenges and driving effective governance in the world’s largest democracy.

Public Policy and Administration in India

1 Public Policy- Definitions, Nature, Significance and Types

  1. Definition of Public Policy
  2. Nature of Public Policy
  3. Significance and Role of Public Policy
  4. Policy Types

2 Public Policy- Models

  1. Systems Model for Policy Analysis
  2. Institutional Model and Public Policy
  3. Rational Policy-Making Model
  4. Incremental Model
  5. Elite Model of Policy Process
  6. Public Choice Model

3 Public Policy Process in India- Formulation and Implementation

  1. Identifying Underlying Problem
  2. Determining Policy Alternatives
  3. Forecasting and Evaluating Alternatives
  4. Policy Selection
  5. Policy Implementation (Policy Action)
  6. Policy Monitoring
  7. Policy Outcomes
  8. Policy Evaluation
  9. Design of Evaluation
  10. Formulation of Public Policy
  11. Policy Implementation
  12. Policy-Making Process in India

4 Decentralisation- Meaning and Significance; Rural and Urban Local Self-Governance

  1. Meaning of Decentralisation
  2. Significance of Decentralisation
  3. Rural Local Governance
  4. Constitutional Status of Panchayats
  5. Weaknesses of the Panchayat System
  6. Urban Local Governance
  7. Constitutional Status of Municipalities
  8. Working of Municipalities and Challenges of Governance

5 Concept and Significance of Budget and Budget Cycle in India

  1. Concept of Budget
  2. Significance of Budget
  3. Functions of Major Institutions in Budgetary Process
  4. Preparation of Annual Budget
  5. Scrutiny of Budget
  6. Principles of Budget-making
  7. Enactment of Budgetary Proposals
  8. Legislative Approval of Budget
  9. Implementation of Budget

6 Budgeting- Types and Approaches

  1. Line-Item Budgeting
  2. Performance Budgeting
  3. Planning-Programming-Budgeting
  4. Zero-Based Budgeting
  5. Gender Budgeting
  6. Target-Based Budgeting
  7. Incremental Approach
  8. Rational Approach
  9. Public Administration Perspective

7 Citizen and Administration Interface-I-Public Service Delivery and Redressal of Public Grievances

  1. Nature of Citizen-Administration Interface
  2. Public Service Delivery and Legislation
  3. Public Grievances
  4. Machinery for Redressal of Public Grievances

8 Citizen and Administration Interface-II-RTI, Lokpal, Citizen’s Charter and E-Governance

  1. Right to Information Act (2005)
  2. The Lokpal
  3. Citizens’ Charter
  4. E-Governance

9 Social Welfare- Concept, Approaches and Policies

  1. Concept of Social Welfare
  2. Family-Centric Approach
  3. Residual Perspective
  4. Mixed-Economy Approach
  5. Institutional Approach
  6. Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SCs & STs)
  7. Welfare of Scheduled Tribes
  8. Welfare of Other Backward Classes
  9. Welfare of Persons with Disabilities
  10. National Policy for Older Persons
  11. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Policy
  12. Welfare Measures for the Minorities
  13. Women and Child Development
  14. National Policy for Women
  15. Policies and Programmes for the Welfare of Children

10 Education Policy and Right to Education

  1. Developments in National Policy on Education
  2. National Policy on Education, 1968
  3. National Policy on Education (1986) with Revisions (1992)
  4. Problems and Issues of National Policy on Education
  5. New Education Policy: Need for Continuous Revision
  6. Right to Education (RTE)
  7. Bridging Gender Gaps in Elementary Education
  8. Teacher Training
  9. Value-based Education
  10. Admission under RTE Act
  11. Critical Observations
  12. National Education Policy 2020

11 Health Policy and National Health Mission

  1. Healthcare System before Adoption of NHP 1983
  2. National Health Policy, 1983
  3. National Health Policy, 2002
  4. National Health Policy, 2017
  5. National Health Mission

12 Food Policy and Right to Food Security

  1. National Food Policy
  2. Increasing Foodgrains Production
  3. Procurement of Foodgrains
  4. Storage of Foodgrains
  5. Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)
  6. Export and Import of Food Grains
  7. Right to Food Security
  8. National Food Security Act, 2013
  9. Critical Observations of NFSA

13 Employment Policy (MNREGA)

  1. New Initiatives on Employment Policy and Programmes
  2. Demographic Profile of Rural India
  3. Significance and Salient Features of MNREGA
  4. Activities Covered under MNREGA
  5. Evaluation of the MNREGA

14 Environment Policy

  1. Challenges for Environment Policy
  2. Objectives and Principles of NEP 2006
  3. Policy and Legislative Framework
  4. The Challenges of Economic Growth and Urbanisation to Environment