a foundation of governance Sapru, R. K. (Radha Krishan) creator author. text bibliography ii 2018 monographic eng

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pages cm "Indian Administration: A Foundation of Governance offers a modern introduction to the structure and functioning of Indian public administration. The text has been developed keeping in mind the various conceptual shifts in the idea and practice of governance and its effects at both domestic and global levels. It analyses the fundamentals of Indian administration and its multiple aspects through the lens of public administration theories and practices. Beginning with the evolutionary stages of administrative functions in independent India, the book elaborately traces the role of the Constitution in creating the framework for good governance. It provides critical insights into the development of local governance in India, the crucial relationship between the elected representatives and civil servants, the role of ethics in governance and the much debated aspects of social welfare administration. This comprehensive textbook will be an indispensable companion to the students of public administration, political science, and UGC NET and civil services aspirants"-- The evolutionary history of Indian administration -- Constitutional ideals as directives for state actions -- Union executive: President and Vice President -- Union Council of Ministers and governance -- Parliament: supremacy and myth -- Central administration: structure and governance -- State executive and governance -- Administering federalism and IGR -- Administration of the civil service -- District administration: governance practice -- Decentralization and rural local governance -- Urban decentralization and local governance -- Managing control over national expenditure -- Administering law and order -- Social welfare administration -- Reflections on administrative reforms -- Relationship between political masters and senior civil servants -- Ethics in governance -- Ombudsman: a citizen's defender. Radhakrishan Sapru. Indian Administration: A Foundation of Governance offers a modern introduction to the structure and functioning of Indian public administration. The text has been developed keeping in mind the various conceptual shifts in the idea and practice of governance and its effects at both domestic and global levels. It analyses the fundamentals of Indian administration and its multiple aspects through the lens of public administration theories and practices. Beginning with the evolutionary stages of administrative functions in independent India, the book elaborately traces the role of the Constitution in creating the framework for good governance. It provides critical insights into the development of local governance in India, the crucial relationship between the elected representatives and civil servants, the role of ethics in governance and the much-debated aspects of social welfare administration. This comprehensive textbook will be an indispensable companion to the students of public administration, political science, and UGC NET and civil services aspirants. Key Features • Analytical approach in examining the fundamental themes and key issues in Indian administration. • Theoretical and practical aspects of administration and governance explained in an easy-to-understand manner • Special focus on social welfare administration, administrative reforms, and local governance Includes bibliographical references and index. Public administration India Decentralization in government India India Politics and government JQ231 .S328 2018 351.54 SAP 9789352807239 978935280723 180512 20190726110520.0