The book is authored by VK Puri and Sunita Puri, both of whom are distinguished scholars in the field of Public Administration.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including development concepts, India as a welfare state, planning and its significance, public enterprises, rural development, and the role of education and health in development.
Yes, the book includes essay-type questions that can aid in exam preparation, allowing students to explore key concepts more deeply.
For students who have not undergone internal assessments, their paper marks will be proportionately increased to account for the internal assessment.
Yes, the book discusses the significant contributions of voluntary organizations in facilitating development and community engagement.
Yes, the book includes practical examples that illustrate key concepts, although it mainly focuses on theoretical aspects of Public Administration.
While the focus is primarily on India, it also touches on concepts of development and governance relevant to both developed and developing countries, providing some international context.
The book provides foundational knowledge and insights into key concepts, making it an invaluable resource for those considering a career in government, non-profit organizations, or public policy.
Max. Marks : 100
Theory : 90 Marks
Internal Assessment: 10 Marks
Time : 3 hours
Objective of the paper
The objective of the paper is to give the student an in-depth understanding about the concept & significance of development administration, features of developed & developing countries, planning, machinery at centre & state level and the emergence of India as a welfare state. The paper would also give an understanding about the concept, forms, role and problems of the public enterprises as well as the working of select union ministries and agencies in welfare and development administration.
Instructions for paper-setters and candidates
For private/university school of open learning (USOL) students, who have not been assessed earlier for the internal assessment, the marks secured by them in thr paper will proportionately be increased in lieu of the internal assessment.
The paper-setter must put a note in question paper in this regad.
The candidate shall attempt 5 questons in all (one complusory and one each from four units). the first compulsory question shall comprise of 12 short answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, to be answered in 25-30 words each, out of which the candidate would be required to attempt any 9. Each question will carry 2 marks. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units, each unit having two questions, out of the candidate would be required to attempt one. Each question will carry 18 marks.
UNIT-1
Development : Meaning, features and aspects
Development administration : Meaning nature, scope and significance
Featues of developed and developing countries
UNIT-2
India as a welfare state
Planning : Meaning, Objective, and Significance
Planning machinery in India at national, state and local
UNIT-3
Public enterprise : Concept and forms
Role of public enterprises in economic development
managerial problems of public enterprises
Public enterprises reforms since 1991; concept of privatiosation
UNIT-4
Administration of rural development at the local level
Education and development; role of state administration in primary and secondary education.
Health and development : role of the ministry of health and family welfare
Role of voluntary sector in development.
The book is authored by VK Puri and Sunita Puri, both of whom are distinguished scholars in the field of Public Administration.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including development concepts, India as a welfare state, planning and its significance, public enterprises, rural development, and the role of education and health in development.
Yes, the book includes essay-type questions that can aid in exam preparation, allowing students to explore key concepts more deeply.
For students who have not undergone internal assessments, their paper marks will be proportionately increased to account for the internal assessment.
Yes, the book discusses the significant contributions of voluntary organizations in facilitating development and community engagement.
Yes, the book includes practical examples that illustrate key concepts, although it mainly focuses on theoretical aspects of Public Administration.
While the focus is primarily on India, it also touches on concepts of development and governance relevant to both developed and developing countries, providing some international context.
The book provides foundational knowledge and insights into key concepts, making it an invaluable resource for those considering a career in government, non-profit organizations, or public policy.
Max. Marks : 100
Theory : 90 Marks
Internal Assessment: 10 Marks
Time : 3 hours
Objective of the paper
The objective of the paper is to give the student an in-depth understanding about the concept & significance of development administration, features of developed & developing countries, planning, machinery at centre & state level and the emergence of India as a welfare state. The paper would also give an understanding about the concept, forms, role and problems of the public enterprises as well as the working of select union ministries and agencies in welfare and development administration.
Instructions for paper-setters and candidates
For private/university school of open learning (USOL) students, who have not been assessed earlier for the internal assessment, the marks secured by them in thr paper will proportionately be increased in lieu of the internal assessment.
The paper-setter must put a note in question paper in this regad.
The candidate shall attempt 5 questons in all (one complusory and one each from four units). the first compulsory question shall comprise of 12 short answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, to be answered in 25-30 words each, out of which the candidate would be required to attempt any 9. Each question will carry 2 marks. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units, each unit having two questions, out of the candidate would be required to attempt one. Each question will carry 18 marks.
UNIT-1
Development : Meaning, features and aspects
Development administration : Meaning nature, scope and significance
Featues of developed and developing countries
UNIT-2
India as a welfare state
Planning : Meaning, Objective, and Significance
Planning machinery in India at national, state and local
UNIT-3
Public enterprise : Concept and forms
Role of public enterprises in economic development
managerial problems of public enterprises
Public enterprises reforms since 1991; concept of privatiosation
UNIT-4
Administration of rural development at the local level
Education and development; role of state administration in primary and secondary education.
Health and development : role of the ministry of health and family welfare
Role of voluntary sector in development.