Study Overview

This study analyses the constraints and possibilities in participatory planning and democratic decentralisation, with special reference to Kerala.

People's Participation

Examining various aspects of the concept of people's participation, it presents an overview of people's campaign for decentralised planning in the State.

Field Studies and Reports

It also presents a report on decentralised planning based on extensive field studies at two of Kerala's Gram Panchayats.

Political Process

The political process at the grassroots level has been discussed as well.

Intended Audience

The book will be of great use for researchers, policy-makers and development workers.