Public Administration in India

Public administration is concerned with the implementation of public policy, as laid down by the competent authority, economically and efficiently for the benefit of the people. This book deals with the Indian administrative system at the Central, State, district and local levels. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION The second edition presents an all-encompassing and comprehensive account of the recent administrative developments. A thorough discussion on the structure of the civil services. Functions and roles of the President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Finance, Home and External Affairs Ministries, and Central Secretariat. Explains vividly the roles of the state administration with special emphasis on the Governor, Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, State Secretariat and District Collector. Incorporates detailed analyses on Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Changing Nature of Planning NITI Aayog, MGNREGA, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), NRHM, Gender and Administration. Introduces a new chapter on Some Recent Developments in the Concept of Administration.