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Synopsis The history of Panchayati Raj is synonymous with the history of ‘man in the street’ in independent India. In India, only Panchayati Raj system can bring about power relationships between the centre and lower echelons leading to better administration. Panchayati Raj is an indigenous model of development in India since time immemorial which manifests both the national sensibility and ostentation. It is evolved through the ages, acquiring a definite programme of action. Political decentralisation in a democracy is an article of faith and enables the people to participate in shaping their collective future. During the past few decades many authoritative reports and studies have endorsed the fundamental importance of Panchayati Raj and the present work, with a detailed and thorough study of the topic, will prove a milestone in this series of books. The book covers extensive details about every aspect of the Panchayati Raj system, including its contribution in community development, management of services, people and finance in local self-government. The changing managerial and leadership roles in the present scenario are also presented in a nurturing manner. The book will be useful not only to the students and teachers of the subject but also to policy planners, politicians, government bodies, Panchayats, etc.