State Administration in Rajasthan – I

Paper Code: 
PAD 302
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are to -

  1. Explore background and evolution of the State Administration.
  2. Explain the working of various offices and departments in the State.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

PAD 302

 

State Administration in Rajasthan – I

 CO 31. Knowledge about the evolution of State Administration

CO 32.Acquaint with the functioning of the Indian Administration at State levels

CO 33.Iidentify the transformative role of State Administration

CO 34  Acquaint with the role and working with the State Agencies

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Simulation, Presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

9.00

General Background of State Administration in Indian States with special reference to unification of the States. Constitutional Framework of States in India, structure and Features of State Administration

9.00
Governor – Role, Power and Functions in the State Administration. Chief Minister – Role, Power and Functions in the State Administration
Cabinet , Council of Ministers
8.00

Organization and Functions of the State Secretariat. Role and Function of Chief Secretary in the State Administration. State Planning Department

9.00

Organization and working of i) Department of Home ii) Department of Agriculture iii) Department of Finance

10.00
a) Role of Directorates / Commissionerate b) Organization and functions of : i) Directorate of Tourism ii) Directorate of Industries
iii) Commissionerate of College Education
Essential Readings: 
 Arora, Ramesh K. and Goyal, Rajni (1997) Indian Public Administration: Institutions and Issues. New Age International Publishers: New Delhi.
 Avasthi, A and Avasthi, A P (2004) Indian Administration. Laksmi Narain Aggarwal: Agra
 Basu, D D (2013) Introduction to the Constitution of India (21 st Edition). Lexus
 Nexus: New Delhi
 Chakraborty, Bidyut (2016) Indian Administration. Sage: New Delhi
 Maheshwari, S R (2000) Indian Administration. Orient Longman: New Delhi
 Palmer, N D (1961) Indian Political System. George Allen and Unwin : London
 Sharma, M (2007) Indian Administration. Anmol: New Delhi
 Singh, M and Singh, H (1989) Public Administration in India. Sterling Publishers:New Delhi
 Siwach, J R (1985) Dynamics of Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi;Sterling Publishers
 Ramesh Aroa & Rajni Goel, (2005). Indian Public Administration, Vishwa Prakashan
References: 
E-Resources
 State and District Administration (Fifteenth Report) (2009) Second Administrative Reforms Commission, Government of India, New Delhi
 
 IGNOU Notes on State Secretariat: Organization and Functions (Unit-13)
 
 Digital Vision of Rajasthan State Secretariat
 
 Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees
http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/Manual2.pdf S.R. Maheshwari, Indian Administration, Orient Lognman.
Academic Session: 
2020-21
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