Public Policy and Administration in India English Medium For 4th Semester Assam University By Santosh Kumar Sahu Kalyani Publisher

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Public Policy and Administration in India English Medium For 4th Semester Assam University By Santosh Kumar Sahu Kalyani Publisher

Public Policy and Administration in India by Santosh Kumar Sahu is a comprehensive textbook designed for Political Science and Public Administration students of Assam University. It explains how government policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated within India’s administrative framework.

📚 Major Topics Covered

• 🏛️ Concept of Public Policy — Meaning, nature, and importance

• 🔄 Policy Formulation Process — Agenda setting, decision-making

• 🏢 Policy Implementation — Role of bureaucracy and institutions

• 📊 Policy Evaluation & Analysis

• 👥 Role of Legislature, Executive & Judiciary in policymaking

• 🌐 Public Administration in India — Structure and functions

• 🏘️ Decentralization & Local Governance — Panchayati Raj & Urban bodies

• 💰 Development Administration & Welfare Policies

• 📈 Challenges in Policy Implementation — Corruption, red tape, coordination issues

✏️ Key Features

• ✔️ Fully aligned with Assam University 4th Semester syllabus

• ✔️ Clear explanations in simple academic English

• ✔️ Conceptual + analytical approach for long answers

• ✔️ Useful examples from Indian governance

• ✔️ Chapter-wise review questions

🎓 Ideal For

• B.A. Political Science / Public Administration students (Assam University)

• Semester exam preparation

• Students interested in governance, civil services, or policy studies

⭐ Why This Book Is Valuable

The book bridges theory and practice by showing how policies actually operate within India’s administrative system. It helps students understand not just what public policy is, but how governance works on the ground — a key requirement for university exams and competitive studies.