Syllabus for
Master of Arts (Public Policy)
Academic Year  (2023)

Master of Public Policy Program in Christ (Deemed to be University) will enable students to obtain an in-depth understanding of public policy and perform effectively in contemporary political, economic, and social environment in a coherent and comprehensive manner. The interdisciplinary curriculum equips students to create social impact at local, national, and global levels and prepare for Civil Service examination in India. Students would develop quantitative, qualitative, and analytical skills, and receive substantive exposure to the real-world policy making processes.

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO2: Build distinguished careers as policy makers ethical and social sensitivity with government bodies, state machinery and global institutions.

PO3: Apply advanced knowledge of research and statistics to conduct independent research investigations and formulate solutions to complex problems of policy and social impact.

PO4: Exhibit deep understanding of the challenges and requirements of rural India with knowledge and skills to develop policies towards betterment of rural India thereby promoting inclusiveness and diversity

PO5: Evaluate and resolve real time social issues through effective policy making and implementation with specialized knowledge developed through experiential learning.

PO6: Exhibit a critical and solution-oriented mindset by integrating socio-economic perspectives, inter-disciplinary knowledge and skills for effective policy making and implementation.

PO7: Demonstrate digital proficiency, ethical values, leadership traits, communication skills and innovative thinking for optimal performance in personal, professional, societal and environmental domains.

Programme Educational Objective:

PE02: To provide a strong foundation level understanding of the functioning of constitution, NGOs, State and central Government.

PE03: To develop necessary professional knowledge and skills to take civil service examination.

PE04: To enhance employability to be able to take up challenging job assignments like working with statutory bodies and policy makers.

Evaluation Pattern

Department of Professional Studies follows a rigorous system of continuous evaluation, and the assessment events include quizzes, tests, assignments, mid-term and end-term exams, individual/group project work, presentations etc.  

Students are evaluated for each course on the basis of written examination and continuous internal assessments. Each paper carries maximum of 100 marks and is evaluated as follows:

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Question Bank:

Subject wise Question Bank is prepared every semester to test the Conceptual, Application, Analytical and Problem-solving skills of the students. These question banks are prepared by the faculty member teaching the subject and duly verified by the subject expert.

Question Paper Pattern for the End Semester Examination:

The question paper pattern for the End Semester Examination is as follows:

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA):x

CIA – 1 and 3 : Continuous Internal Assessment

Written (reports) – Group or Individual, Understanding of the subjects, Participative learning, Presentation and VIVA, Quiz, Multiple choice based test etc.

CIA – 2:  Continuous Internal Assessment - Mid Semester Exam (MSE)

Mid Semester Exam marks will be taken for Internal Assessment. MSE marks will be reduced to 25 for this purpose. The question paper pattern for the Mid Semester Examination is as follows:

Attendance:

The marks distribution for attendance is as follows:

95 – 100%       -           5 marks

90 – 94%         -           4 marks

85 – 89%         -           3 marks

80 – 84%         -           2 marks

76 – 79%         -           1 mark

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts, theories and models of public policy analysis. 

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :           05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course reinforces and establishes the importance of governance, polity and constitutional provisions in policy design and implementation

Historical Background, Making of the Constitution, Salient Features, Amenability of the Preamble, Citizenship and fundamental rights, The impact of CAA, DPSP, Fundamental Duties and Basic Structure. Relevant Judgements.

Parliamentary and Federal System, Central and State government functions. SC judgements limiting role of government. Local Government and government in Special Areas. Scheduled and Tribal Areas. Key Constitutional and non-constitutional bodies including Election Commission, GST Council, NITI Aayog and Information Commission (RTI). Accountability

Constitutional provisions and amendments on Language, tribes, class and caste. Policy shifts leading to important constitutional amendments. The emergence of regional issues and the rise of regional political parties. Electoral issues and Pressure Groups that impact policy and constitutional provisions. People’s Representation Act

The role of NGOs, SHGs, FPOs various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Relevant schemes such as Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP) Impact of Covid-19 on the functioning of these bodies.  

Transparency and accountability. Emergence and need for corporate governance

E-governance: Applications and Models. Successes limitations and potential citizens charters, Digital Revolution

Centrally sponsored schemes. Aadhar Foreign aid and the role of FDI in ‘good governance’ projects. Lesson from experiences of Power, rail and other administered sectors. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by centre and states.

Performance of welfare schemes. Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services. Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Review of programmes in place addressing these issues

2.     Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 2021. "Economic Survey 2020-21"

3.   Kapur, D., & Mehta, B. P. (2007). Public Institutions in India: Performance and Design (Oxford India Collection (Paperback)). Oxford University Press.

4.     Laxmikanth, M. (2014). Governance in India. McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited.

5.     Committee, C. D. O. C. P. S. F. I. (2012). Select constitutions of the world. Ulan Press.

2.    Desai, M. (2017). The Raisina Model: Indian Democracy at 70. Penguin Random House India Private Limited, 2017.

3. O’Brien, D. (2015). Derek Introduces The Constitution and Parliament of India. Rupa Publications Private Limited.

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :         05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours’ duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours’ duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts, theories and models of economics, market and the state which are relevant to public policy

Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment. Definitions, causes; measurement and status, The role of the state. Market Intervention.
Agriculture. Policies attempting to revolutionize agriculture. Jobless Growth in India: Reasons and Consequences

Monetary Policy in India: Inflation, deflation, Recessionary and Inflationary Scenarios. Monetary Policy tools and Money Supply in India. Banks and Financial Markets; Privatization and Reforms in Banking and Insurance, fiscal multipliers, compensatory fiscal policy, functional finance approach, fiscal policy for inflation, full employment and economic growth

Development models:
The Role of the State in the Economy. The Government Budget: Revenue Budget, Capital Budget, Government Deficits. Budgetary procedure in India. Types of Budgets in India. Budget 2021 analysis: Economic Planning in India , Planning commission v/s NITI Aayog, Five Year Plans, Centre state Finance Relations, Finance commission in India. LPG policy in India.

Agriculture: Electronic Markets, PPP-model,  Farm Bills, 
Money: The impact of Demonetization on the economy. Role of Covid-19 on Economic Policy Socio-Economics: Development Poverty eradication programmes, poverty and resource policy, tribal rights and issues, livelihood mission. MNERGS, MSMEs,
International Economics: Make in India, industrial corridors, black money, international treaties and organisations, India’s policies with neighbours.

Distributive impact of economic policies, development versus growth, determinant of growth and development: HPI/MPI, HDI, PQLI, GEM, GDI/GII, TAI, Green index, sustainable development, India’s ranking in the various indices.

2.     Verma, S. (2021). The Indian Economy . . .An Analysis of Economic Survey 2019–20 & Budget 2020–21. Unique Publishers India Private Limited.

3.     Kapila, U. (2021). Understanding the Problems of Indian Economy. Academic Foundation.

4.     Sharma, R.S. and D.N. Jha, (1974), ‘The Economic History of India up to A.D.1200: Trends and Prospects’, Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient, vol. 17

2.   Ashwani, D. G. M. (2017). Indian Economy, 72nd Edition. S CHAND & Company Limited.

3. Bellinger, W. K. (2015). The Economic Analysis of Public Policy (2nd ed.). Routledge.

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :           05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours’ duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours’ duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course introduces students to important concepts in the field of Indian History necessary for formulation of effective policy-making in India

Stone Age, Palaeolithic Age, Mesolithic Age, Neolithic Age, and Chalcolithic Age: Brief introduction.

Indus Valley Civilization: Society, Religion Important Harappan towns & artifacts excavated. Town Planning. Geographical distribution and characteristics of pastoral and farming communities outside the Indus region, Economic Importance. Political Life. Causes of decline.

Aryan Civilization: Origin. Religion & Society. Polity. Economic Conditions. The evolution of monarchy and varna system.

The Mauryan Empire: The significance of Ashoka. Administration and Society. Art and Architecture. The influx of other cultures: Indo- Greeks. Shakas, Pacthian and the Kushans- Brief introduction. South India formations: Sangam Age. Satavahanas. Chola's and Pallavas. Culture, Society, Art and architecture

Gupta Empire: Administration and social development. Art and Architecture. Post-Gupta period. Important figures and the Feudal System 

The shaping of religious thought: Jainism & Buddhism: About Mahavira & teachings. Buddha teachings. Councils. Important books and literature. Causes for decline Sufi and Bhakti religious movements, their sequence and socio-economic impact.

Major political developments in Northern India and the Peninsula, origin and the rise of Rajputs; The Cholas: administration, village economy and society; “Indian Feudalism”
Administration and policy decisions by Delhi Sultanate: Aibek, Iltumish, Balban, Aluddin Khilji, Mohamad bin Tughlug, Feroz Tughlug, Sikandu lodi, Ibrahim Lodi.
Polity and Policy in the Deccan: Vijayanagar Empire. Krishna Devaraya in detail. Creation of temples and literature
Economy and Society: Mughals: Babar, Akbar, Jehangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb in detail

Economy, administration, and decline of the Marathas and the Peshwas.Policy shaping events: 1857 Revolt. Freedom Struggle and the formation of INC. Moderates and Extremists. Partition Role of Bengal/Surat Split. Formation of Muslim league and Hindu Mahasabha. Lucknow pact. Minto Morley/Montagu Chelmsford. Important Governor Generals

Gandhian Policy Reactions: Non-Cooperation Movement. Civil dis-obedience movement. Gandhi - Irwin Pact. August Offer. Quit India Movement. Cripps mission. Cabinet Committee, Subash Chandra Bose and INA formation in detail. Indian National Congress, meetings and resolutions

Policy outcomes post-independence: Indian independence to 1964. A parliamentary, secular, democratic (republic the 1950 Constitution). Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision of a developed, socialist society. Planning and state-controlled industrialization. Agrarian reforms. The foreign policy of non-alignment

2.     Thapar, R. (1990). From lineage to state: social formation in the mid-first millennium BC in the Ganga valley. Oxford University Press.

3. Trautmann, T. (2005). The Aryan Debate. Oxford University Press

2.     Chandra, S., & Sharma, R. (2018). History of Medieval India. Orient black swan and Oxford India.

3.     Das S.K. (2007). Economic History of Ancient India. Vohra Publishers & Distributors, Delhi.

4.     Ahir, R. (2020). A Brief History of Modern India. Spectrum Books Pvt. Ltd.

5.     Chandra, B. (2020). History of Modern India. Orient blackswan pvt ltd

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :           05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours’ duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours’ duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course introduces students to vital geographical factors that influence the policy process

Major natural regions. Regional geography of developed countries. Regional geography of developing countries. Regional geography of South Asia

Major natural regions. Regional geography of developed countries. Regional geography of developing countries. Regional geography of South Asia

Geomorphology. Climatology, Oceanography & Biogeography. Landforms formed by fluvial, aeolian and glacial actions. Major climatic types. Major biomes of the world, Environmental degradation and conservation

Man & environment and their interrelationship and the growth and development, Population, tribes, migration; Population policies. Economic activities – agriculture, manufacturing, industries, tertiary activities, Settlements & urbanisation, functional classification of towns. Economic Infrastructure

Related SDGs. Energy conservation. Red-listing of Species. Government schemes in Agriculture. Interlinking of rivers. Global policy interventions.

Environmental degradation and conservation. Changes in Human Geography, Demographics. Census 2011. Considerations for Census 2021. Distribution of key natural resources. HDI. Economic and ecological impacts of policy decisions. Green Budget India

2.     Chandra, R.(2009). A Geography of Population: Concepts, Determinants and Pattern. 8th ed. Kalyani Publications.

3.     Knowles, R. and Wareing, J. (1990). Economic and Social Geography – Made Simple. 1st ed. Elsevier.

2.  Nerurkar, P. A., & Pavate, A. A. (2019). Mastering Geography India and World: Geography India and World (UPSC). Independently published.

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :           05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours’ duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours’ duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course establishes the importance of ethics in policy-making and orients students with fundamental concepts in the field of ethics

Utilitarianism and Morality: The Social Contract Theory and Distributive justice; The trolley problem and consequentialism. Rawls’ Theory of Justice.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality

Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Human Values - Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

Status and Problems; Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private Institutions; Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance; Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding; Corporate Governance.

Aptitude and Foundational Values, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections. Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance

Basis of Governance and Probity; Information Sharing and Transparency in Government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption

Content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Review of CAA. Review of Privatization of economy. Ethical considerations of major global and local policies

2.     Upadhyay, R. (2019). Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude in Governance (First ed.). SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd.

3.     Kumar, N. (2020). Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude - 6th Paper Edition. Chronicle books.

4.     Second Administrative Reforms Commission. (2007, January). Ethics in Governance (fourth report). Government of India.

2.     Walzer, Michael, (1973). “Political Action: The Problem of Dirty Hands”, Philosophy & Public Affairs, Vol. 2, No. 2 (Winter), pp. 160-180. Wiley-Blackwell Stable

3.     Bethke, Elshtain , Jean, (1974), “Moral Woman and Immoral Man: A Consideration of the Public-Private Split and Its Political Ramifications” - https://doi.org/10.1177/003232927400400402.

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :           05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills for effective policy making and efficient policy management

Writing skills, Brevity in communication, vocabulary.

Interpersonal skills in administrative role.

Logical reasoning and analytical ability to cater to competitive exams.

Decision-making and problem-solving in competitive exams.

General mental ability useful to qualify competitive exams

Basic numeracy and Data interpretation skills useful in competitive exams.

2. Aggarwal, R. S. (2021). A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning. S Chand.

Ahuja, R. (2021). SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA (Fourth Edition). Rawat.

CIA 1- 10 marks

CIA 2: 25 marks

CIA 3: 10 Marks

Attendance:5 Marks

The course orients students with emerging and innovative technological inputs of the policy cycle and associated impacts

Developments in Science and Technology Applications of scientific developments in everyday life. Effects of scientific developments in everyday life. The impact of Globalization in exchange of knowledge and advancement of technology

Scientific Advancements: Dark Matter, Higgs Boson. Rare Earth Elements
Applied Science: GM Crops, Gene Editing, Changes in the field of agriculture triggered by science based technologies
Emerging technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Space Technology & Defence Technology
Important contributions of Indians in Science and Technology. Indigenization of technology. Developing new technology indigenously

Rights and patent issues relating to IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology. Issues related to Intellectual Property
Impact on environment: Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Concerns on consumables and healthcare

Regulation: Social Good. Privacy and data sharing concerns. Right to Privacy. Right to be forgotten

Security: Technology to stop extremism. Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Role of state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
Challenges to Internal Security through communication networks: Basics of Cyber Security
Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges.
Recent policy shifts to curb these platforms.  IRNSS Programme
Crime: Money laundering and its prevention. Technology to detect. Linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandates. Shift to digital warfare

Covid-19: Dedication of technological resources to management, vaccination and logistics surrounding the virus

Other priorities: Impact of technology on biopharma, Thermal power, Digital India Programme for farmers

Digitalization of government services. Shift to Digital India. Associated Policies

India’s gross expenditure in R&D, Policies on Research parks technology business incubators (TBIs) and (RPs).National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, MOUs with foreign research centres, Indian Institutes of Information Technology laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

AI, Blockchain, Machine learning, Data sciences e-gov, economics and regulation of platforms. Global case studies of innovative policies in regards to the technological revolution in education, health, culture, social and economic policies, security and defense

2.     Agrahari, R. (2018). Science And Technology. MC GRAW HILL EDUCATION PVT LTD

3.     Niti Aayog. (2021). Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat. Niti Aayog.

4.     Second administrative reforms commission. (2008, June). Combatting terrorism protecting by righteousness (8th report). Government of India.

Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020

Edler, J., Cunningham, P., Gök, A., & Shapira, P. (2016). Handbook of Innovation Policy Impact (Eu-SPRI Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy series). Edward Elgar Pub.

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :           05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours’ duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours’ duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course familiarizes students with key concepts in agricultural and rural transformation and the associated policy making process

Agrarian Crisis; Land Policy; Agricultural Labour; Rural Credit Policy; Non-Farm Sector. Agrarian Economy after Independence Agrarian and Land Reforms; Green Revolution and Class Structure of Rural India; 

Economic Reforms: Issues related to planning, Mobilization of resources, Growth, Development & Employment in rural sector
Agriculture and Rural Society; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Issues related to Minimum Support Prices. Public Distribution System: objectives and status. Issues related to buffer stocks and food security. Economics of Animal rearing

Welfare Policies, Education, Public health and Sanitation, Women empowerment, Infrastructure development (electricity, irrigation, etc.), Facilities for agriculture extension and research, Availability of credit, Employment opportunities. Related Policies

Agriculture: Credit and marketing in rural areas, Agricultural market system, Emerging alternative marketing channels, Issues related to transport and marketing of agricultural produce. E- technology in the aid of farmers.  Diversification into productive activities, Farm Mechanization and creation of sustainable value chains. E-NAM and FPOs. Emergence of organic farming 

Education and Employment Policies specific to rural sector. Inclusive growth. Issues arising from or related to inclusive growth. Effects of Liberalization on the economy. Effects of changes in industrial policy on rural development

SAP and IMF, Neo-liberal approach and New Public Management. Global Experience of PPP in rural development. India approach:  Hub-and-spoke model and the role of PPP in micro-irrigation. PPP vs FPCs

NABARD, Key Policies of the Central and State Government, Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs), Co—operative Institutions Co-operative banks, Commercial banks and Regional Rural Banks. Global bodies and models of development: China ( New Rural Reconstruction Movement ) and the four asian tigers.

2.     Bhattacharya, Neeladri (2003). Labouring Histories: Agrarian Labour and Colonialism, NLI Research Study Series 049 / 2003, Noida: V. V. Giri National Labour Institute

3.     Chakravarti, A. K. (1973). Green Revolution in India. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 63 (3),pp.319-330.

Dantwala, M. L., (1979), Agricultural Policy in India since Independence, in Shah C. H. (ed.) Agricultural Development of India: Policy and Problems, Orient Longman, Bombay

2.     Reddy, D. Narasimha & Srijit Mishra (2009) (ed.). Agrarian crisis in India, New Delhi

3.     Schultz, Theodore (1974). Transforming Traditional Agriculture, New Haven: Yale University Press.

End Semester Examination (ESE)                                      :           50%

Mid Semester Examination (CIA-2)                                   :           25%

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA- 1 & 3)                 :           20%

Attendance                                                                             :           05%

Total                                                   :          100%                         

·         Written Examinations consists of:

Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks (2 hours’ duration)

End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours’ duration)

·         A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·         In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper

This course orients students with mechanisms of public administration that are fundamental to effective policy making 

Good Governance: concept and application; New Public Management.

Weber’s bureaucratic model its critique and post-Weberian Developments; Human Relations School (Elton Mayo and others); Simon’s decision-making theory; Participative Management (R. Likert, C. Argyris, D. McGregor.)

Ministries and Departments, Boards and Commissions; Dicey on Administrative law; 

Delegated legislation; ‘Anti-development thesis’; Bureaucracy and development;  Administrative ethics.

Values in public service; Regulatory Commissions; National Human Rights Commission; Problems of administration in coalition regimes; Citizen administration interface; Corruption and administration; Disaster management. Impact of liberalization on administration in developing countries; PM Cares Fund: Debates and issues

Administration and politics in different countries; •   The machinery of planning; Role, composition, and functions of the Planning Commission and the National Development Council; ‘Indicative’ planning; Process of plan formulation at Union and State levels; Constitutional Amendments (1992) and decentralized planning for economic development and social justice

Changing role of the Collector; Union-State-local relations; Imperatives of development management and law and order administration;  74th Constitutional Amendment; Important Committees and Commissions; 

Global-local debate; New localism; Development dynamics, politics and administration with special reference to city management. Women and development - the self-help group movement. Reforms in financial management and human resource development; 

Problems of implementation

2.     Prasad, D. and Prasad, V. (1980). Administrative Thinkers. Sterling Publishers Pvt Limited.

3.     Sharma, M. and Sadana, B. (2019). Public Administration In Theory And Practice. 48th ed. Kitab Mahal.

Arora, R. (1996). Comparative Public Administration. 2nd ed. NEW DELHI: ASSOCIATED PUBLISHING HO.

2.     Barnard, Chester. (1969). The Functions of Executive, Cambridge, Harvard University Pres

3.     Donald Menzel and Harvey White (eds) (2011). The State of Public Administration: Issues, Challenges and Opportunity. New York: M. E. Sharpe.

4.     Jay M. Shafritz (ed) (1998), International Encyclopedia of Public Policy and Administration, Westview Press

5.     Luther Gulick & Lyndall Urwick (eds.)(1937), Papers on Science of Administration, New York Institution of Public Administration, New York

This course builds a sociological framework for students to analyze policy-making within

Politics and Society:

Theories of power. Power elite, bureaucracy, pressure groups, and political parties. Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society, ideology.

Religion and Society: Religion in modern society: religion and science, secularization, religious revivalism, fundamentalism.

Indian Context:  Religious communities in India. Problems of religious minorities. Patriarchy, entitlements and sexual division of labour

Types and forms of family. Lineage and descent Patriarchy and sexual division of labour. Contemporary trends.

Systems of Kinship in India: Lineage and descent in India. Types of kinship systems. Family and marriage in India. Household dimensions of the family

Education and social change. Science, technology and social change Legal Process: Constitution, law and social change. Awareness & Skilling: Education and social change. Programmes of rural development, Community Development Programme, cooperatives,

Intervention: Poverty alleviation schemes. Green revolution, and social change

Growth of urban settlements in India. Working class: structure, growth, class mobilization. Informal sector, child labour. Slums and deprivation in urban areas.

Population size, growth, composition and distribution.  Population policy and family planning.

Environment: Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems, and sustainability.

Inequalities. Violence against women. Caste conflicts. Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism. Illiteracy and disparities in education.

2.     Scott, J. (2014). A Dictionary of Sociology (Oxford Quick Reference) (4th ed.). OUP Oxford.

3.     Abraham, F. M. (1983). Modern Sociological Theory: An Introduction (1st ed.). Oxford University Press.

4.     Parsons, T., & Smelser, N. J. (2012). The Social System. Quid Pro, LLC.

2. Ritzer, G. (2020). The McDonaldization of Society: Into the Digital Age (Tenth ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.

Humanities research involves systematic research to determine policy decision outcomes. It is trans-disciplinary, and engages with both theory and practice. The course intends to provide comprehensive knowledge & skills about the research methods that are employed to investigate problems in Public Policy field.

Meaning of research, Objectives of Research, Significance of Research, Research and Scientific method, Objectivity, Importance of knowing how research is done, Types and Methods of research, research process, Criteria of good research, Limitations of research, Ethics in research.

Meaning of a Research problem, Selecting the problem, Necessity of defining the problem, Techniques involved in defining a problem, Meaning of Research design, Need for Research Design, Basic features of a good design, importance concepts relating to research design, Different Research Designs – Exploratory research Design & Conclusive Research Design: Descriptive Research & Causal Research, Basic Principles of Experimental Designs. Framing Hypothesis and steps in testing hypothesis.

Introduction, Sampling techniques or methods, Probability sampling techniques: Simple Random Sampling, Systematic Sampling, Stratified Sampling, Cluster Sampling, Non Probability Sampling: Convenient Sampling, Judgment Sampling, Quota Sampling, Snowball Sampling, Sampling Design & Sampling technique, Sample size, sampling & NonSampling Errors.

Concept of Measurement, Types of measurement Scales, Collection of Primary Data, Collection of data through Questionnaire, Collection of Data through Schedule, Difference between Questionnaires and Schedules, Guidelines for Constructing Questionnaire/Schedule, Some other methods of primary data collection.

Collection of Secondary data, Qualitative data, Selection of appropriate method of data collection. Significance of Report Writing, Different steps in Writing Reports, Layout of a Research Report, Types of Reports, Mechanics of Writing a writing a research report, Precautions for writing research reports. APA writing style. 

Overview of SPSS for Windows Step by Step Process, Creating & Editing a Data File, Managing Data, Descriptive Summary, Measures of Univariate Data, Measures of Central Tendency - Mean, Median and Mode. Measures of Dispersion - Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, Coefficient of variation, Quartile & Percentiles. Coefficients of Skewness and Kurtosis. Correlation, Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Reliability Analysis, Regression Analysis – Bivariate Regression Probit, Tobit & Logit. Tests for Normality, Chi-Square test for Independence, One-Way ANOVA, Two-Way ANOVA, Non Parametric Methods - Sign test, Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis test, Kolmograv Smirnov test.

2. Krishnswamy, K.N., Shivkumar, Appa Iyer and Mathiranjan M. (2006). Management Research Methodology; Integration of Principles, Methods and Techniques. New Delhi: Pearson Education. 

2.             William Zikmund, Barry Babin, Jon Carr, Mitch Griffin. Business Research Methods.   Cengage.

3.             Naval Bajpai. Business Research Methods. Pearson Education

4.        Donald R Cooper and Pamela S Schindler. Business Research Methods. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd

This course orients students with mechanisms and methods of economics that are fundamental to effective policy making 

Micro-Economics: Price determination. Alternative Distribution Theories; Markets Structure and Modern Welfare Criteria. Related Theorems
Macro-economics

Macro-Economics: Approaches to Employment Income and Interest Rate determination:

Classical,Keynes (IS)-LM) curve, Neo-classical synthesis and New classical,

(a) Demand for and Supply of Money: Related theories

Goals and Instruments of Monetary Management in Closed and Open Economies.

Proposal for ceiling on the growth rate of money.

(b) Public Finance and its Role in Market Economy: Stabilization of supply, allocation of resources and in distribution and development.

Forms of Taxes and Subsidies, their incidence and effects. Limits to taxation, loans, crowding-out effects, and limits to borrowings. Public expenditure and its effects. Petrol prices in India Case study

Old and New theories of International Trade.

Comparative advantage, Terms of Trade and Offer Curve. Product Cycle and Strategic Trade Theories.

Protectionism: Tariffs, quotas and other modes

Balance of Payments Adjustment: Alternative Approaches. Price versus income, income adjustments under fixed exchange rates. Theories of Policy Mix.

Exchange rate adjustments under capital mobility.

Floating Rates and their Implications for Developing Countries : Currency Boards.

Trade Policy and Developing Countries. BOP, adjustments and Policy Coordination in open economy macro model. Speculative attacks.

Trade Blocks and Monetary Unions.
WTO: TRIMS, TRIPS, Domestic Measures, Different Rounds of WTO talks.

Theories of growth : Review under theoretical models. Process of Economic Development of less developed courtries: Impact of Economic Development and International Trade and Investment on developed and developing countries

Welfare indicators and measures of growth. Human Development Indices.

The basic needs approach.

Development and Environmental Sustainability: Renewable and Non-renewable Resources,

Environmental Degradation, Intergenerational equity development.

2.     Samuelson, P., & Nordhaus, W. (2009). Economics (19th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education..

3.     Salvatore,Dominick (2021). International Economics. [2003,8th Edition.] Hardcover. WiIey.

4.     Shapiro, E. (1982). Macroeconomic analysis (5th ed.). Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

5.     Kurihara, K. K. (2007). Monetary Theory and Public Policy (1st ed.). Routledge.

6.  Sayers, R. S. (2021). Modern banking (1st ed.). Oxford University Press, Humphrey Milford.

2. Banerjee, A., & Duflo, E. (2019). Good Economics for Hard Times. PublicAffairs.

This course orients students intending to pursue UPSC as a career option to take a deep dive into the subject matter, and for the policy students who wish to explore career opportunities in the development and policy space, helps them to get a real-world understanding.

Experiential Learning (Learning Forum for Civil Service Examination) is a forum where students will attend discussions that generate interest in Civil Service examination. Students will get an overall view of how to prepare for the UPSC Preliminary examination. Experiential Learning is a vital learning component of this study program, allowing students to solve real-world problems through hands-on learning in an academic setting. Students will interact with reputed Civil Servants and the faculty of History, Economics. Geopolitics and International relations to understand how to prepare for UPSC. 

Experiential Learning (Internship) is a work-integrated learning methodology that engages learners whereby students can earn academic credit for an approved off-campus internship experience. Experiential Learning is a vital learning component of this study program, allowing students to solve real-world problems through hands-on learning in a Professional setting.  Students can intern in any Government Non -Government organization or research institute. The organizations or Institutes must have competency in the public policy domain. End of 45 hrs of internship, students must submit their internship report and attend Viva-voce conducted by the panel of Public Policy Practitioners.

Attendance: Minimum 85% of attendance in classes is mandatory.

Evaluation: Students will be evaluated at the end of the learning. MCQ test for 50 marks will be conducted.

Experiential Learning (Internship) 

Internship Report: 30 Marks

Viva-Voce:20 Marks

Course description:

The course orients students with stances and policy tradeoffs involved in Indian Foreign Policy

India’s foreign policy stance as a new nation in 1947, Establishment of MEA and Nehruvian foreign policy, Reaction to Cold War.  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (US) and the Warsaw Pact (Soviet Union)
Agenda: Resistance of dilution of sovereignty, rebuilding of economy and consolidation of integrity. India as a leader for decolonizing countries in Asia and Africa
Principles shaping foreign policy: Equality of all nations, respect for all races and opposition to colonialism. Establishment of the Non-Alignment Movement , Third World solidarity.

1962 Chinese Conflict, Realism and Recovery, Choices on security and political challenges, Alignment with western powers and its impact on third party agreements; Tashkent agreement. Policy tilt towards USSR.
Liberation of Bangladesh and subsequent conducting of Pokhran-1.
Emergence of US-China-Pakistan axis and Impact on India. Collapse of USSR. Gulf War, economic stagnation and domestic turbulence leading to BOP Crisis

Socio- Economic Agenda: The role of India’s history, culture, geography and economy in 1991 on foreign policy. Status of resources. Safeguarding of strategic autonomy
Global unipolarity (USA) and the emergence of WTO.
Revised principles shaping Indian Foreign Policy: Adopting the path of the Washington Consensus

Pokhran-II and Policy trade-offs in securing 123 Agreement (India-US nuclear deal ).
Juxtaposition with global models of foreing policymaking. Consolidation of position with Russia and China and the emergence of BRICS. Gujral Doctrine
The steadfastness of Non-aligned approach and the formulation of global trade policy in balanced manner

Transitional geopolitics, Transformation of Non-Alignment into Multi Alignment at policy intervention level.
Participation in global commitments: Technology and knowledge sharing, climate change negotiations and Indian Ocean Region (SAGAR initiative)

Regional Consolidation of power through diplomatic relations Act East policy and Think West policy.

The relevance of NAM, Indian Diaspora as policy actors and the need for a nuanced approach. Current uses of hard power and soft power. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Status of SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, BRICS

1. Tharoor, S. (2012). Pax Indica. Penguin Random House India.
2. Government of India. (2020). Public Diplomacy Articles. Www.Mea.Gov.In. https://www.mea.gov.in/article.htm
3. Dubey, M. (2010). India’s Foreign Policy: Coping with the Changing World. Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd.

1. Beitelmair-Berini, B. (2021). India’s Grand Strategy and Foreign Policy: Strategic Pluralism and Subcultures (Routledge Advances in South Asian Studies) (1st ed.). Routledge.

      2. Observer Research Foundation. (2021). Indian Foreign Policy. Orfonline.Org. https://www.orfonline.org/topic/international-affairs/indian-  foreign-policy.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

This course familiarizes students with key concepts in microfinancing and the unique models initiated and developed in India

1800s and work of  Lysander Spooner, Friedrich      Wilhelm            Raiffeisen and cooperative lending banks in Germany. Scenario in India; History of Microfinance in India, 

Principles of Microfinance. Recommendations of various committees, Status, Outreach, Potential of Microfinance in India. Financial Inclusion – National Strategy for Financial Inclusion. Malegam Committee

Models in Microfinance. Global and local. : Introduction, Models of Credit disbursement under microfinance, Models in International microfinance. Grameen Model Bank

Microfinance Institutions. MI under Non-Banking Financial Company -Micro Finance Institutions (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2011.
Livelihood Promotion, Integrated Sectoral Strategies, Strategies for vulnerable segments of the population, Delivery of Livelihood,Participatory Rural Appraisal

Conducting Participatory Assessment, Tools and Techniques of Participatory Assessment for formulation of effective models

Cooperative banks: SEWA Cooperative Bank. Current status and relevance
Joint Liability Group, mutual guarantee and agricultural purposes or associate activities.

Self Help Group: The Indian model and experience. Role of The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) SHG linkage programme.

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India, end-to-end development of the rural economy.
Rural Cooperatives: Relevance and status. Establishment of Micro Units Development Refinance Agency (MUDRA)

PMMY – Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Non-Banking Financial Institutions India, Small Finance Banks
Development Financial Institution SIDBI – Small Industries Development Bank of India   FSDC – Financial Stability and Development Council. RBI – Reserve Bank of India            Micro-Irrigation Fund Finance Commission of India 

Challenge and Benefits. Building a Sustainable and scalable model. Poverty alleviation. Social development projects. Stimulation of financial inclusion. Promotion of financial literacy.
Social barriers: Inclusion of women and vulnerable groups into the financial model
Addressing the ‘stated purpose of the loan’ issue. Development of banking infrastructure based on learnings and purpose.
Social impact scorecard. Impact of Covid-19. 

1. Roodman, D. (2012, February 1). Think Again: Microfinance. Https://Www.Povertyactionlab.Org/. https://www.povertyactionlab.org/sites/default/files/2012.2.1-microfinance-Foreign-Policy.pdf
2. Reserve Bank of India. (2020, September 11). Microfinance: Reaching out to the Bottom of the Pyramid. Rbi.Org.In. https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_ViewBulletin.aspx?Id=19775

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

This course critically analyzes and deconstructs the role of the media in shaping and formulating public policy 

Evolution of Mass Media. Historic Press Freedoms. Global events shaping the significance and role of mass media. Current forms and status.Comparative Media Systems. Factors that Influence the Development of Media Systems

Media ethics and financing. Regulation and censorship.
Constitutional Provisions on the Freedom of Speech and Expression
Emerging Rights : Privacy, Information, Anti-defamation

Emerging platforms: Social Media

The role the media plays in economic development and agenda setting.
Information Dissemination and consolidation (elections and campaigning)
Impact of Globalization on Media Structure. Committees & Commissions Regarding Media. Press councils and press laws. Public Morals and Public Policy.

Standard of ethics in public relations, advertising and mass media

Media laws and adopted standard of ethics.
The role of media houses in the policy process. Journalistic ethics. The shift to populism.
Global models of media policy strategy: Media impact on the political status quo, Newsmaking and policymaking.
Impact of Media on Domestic Policy: Guarding against global media and social media platforms
Understanding public policy through news broadcasts. Rhetoric of public policy issues in mass media elections.

Establishment of regulatory organizations: Press Council of India (PCI), Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. Related Acts.
Relevant provisions of IT Act

Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Social Media: Emergence, importance and regulation.
Freedom of press as a measure of democracy. Status in India. Internet Saathi Program

Media as the fourth pillar. Global learnings from censorship and easing.

Press Freedom Index. The role of media during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Net Neutrality.
Emergence of OTT platforms and the shifts in media policy

Activism in the media. The #metoo movement and the shift to media for social movements. Response from regulatory organizations

Department of Electronics and Information Technology. (2020). Framework & Guidelines for Use of Social Media for Government Organisations. Ministry of Communications & Information Technology Government of India.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

This course builds a framework for students to analyze the role of urban planning as a determinant of public policy

City Development in Ancient and Medieval India Mohenjodaro and Harappa, Gridiron town planning, Prominent towns and cities developed during medieval times under various rulers and dynasties, Urban Planning under British Rule in India. 

Public health and sanitation, famines leading to urbanization, Spatial and Social Segregation, Institutional and Administrative Edifices, Knowledge Edifice                                                                                                                       
Planning for land use and zoning, Access to serviced land and affordable housing, Access to mass transit systems and road networks, Creating a favorable environment for starting, operating, and growing a business.

Considerations of urban planning policy. Metropolitan Areas.
Priorities at the  Statutory Towns, Census Towns, Urban Agglomeration and Out Growth
Impact on jobs and the economy. Impact on social welfare distribution
Transport and mobilization. Metros and monorails. Efficiency,
‘Urban poor’ and related challenges. Maintenance of rank on development indices

Recommendations of The HPEC (High Powered Expert Committee), the World Bank, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Empowerment Deficit, Resource Deficit, Accountability Deficit, Delivery Deficit, integrated land connectivity, landfills, urban drainage networks, land requirements, and related urban complexities.

74th Constitutional Amendment

Global models and partnerships, “Smart cities” and Spatial plans. 

Establishment of  region development authority and  Housing and urban development cooperation

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Housing for all (Urban), Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM)

Functions of  Ministry of housing and urban poverty alleviation (MoHUPA) and Ministry of Urban development. National urban policy framework 2018. 

Current approach. Global experiences and learnings

Populist measures vs Effective measures, Failure of initiative such as Metropolitan Planning Committees (MPC), overlapping functional jurisdictions
Success stories: ‘Kudumbshree’ model, Chhattisgarh PDS model ,Solid waste management in OKHLA, Delhi metro, Community policing for security (Kerala)

Status of Indian cities and way forward

1.     Aithal, B. H., & Ramachandra, T. V. (2020). Urban Growth Patterns in India: Spatial Analysis for Sustainable Development (1st ed.). CRC Press.

2.     Rao, P. (2012). Urban Planning: Theory & Practice (1st ed.). CBS Publisher & Distributors P Ltd.

3.     Fernandes, B. G. (2016). Fixing Flawed Urban Planning. Van Haren Publishing.

1.     I. (2018, November 13). Urbanization in India: Facts and Issues. Insightsonindia.Com. https://www.insightsonindia.com/2014/10/29/urbanization-in-india-facts-and-issues/

2.      D. (2019, July 31). The Lacuna in Urban Planning. Https://Www.Drishtiias.Com/. https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/the-lacuna-in-urban-planning

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

This course reinforces concepts in economics that are fundamental to effective policy making and introduces students to Indian Economic theory 

Land System and its changes, Commercialization of agriculture, Drain theory, Laissez faire theory and critique. Manufacture and Transport: Jute, Cotton,Railways, Money and Credit.

Contribution of Vakil, Gadgil and V.K.R.V. Rao.Agriculture: Land Reforms and land tenure system, Green Revolution and capital formation in agriculture,Industry Trends in composition and growth, Role of public and private sector, Small scale and cottage industries.

National and Per capita income: patterns, trends, aggregate and Sectoral composition and changes therein. Broad factors determining National Income and distribution, Measures of poverty, Trends in poverty and inequality.

New Economic Reform and Agriculture: Agriculture and WTO, Food processing, Subsidies,Agricultural prices and public distribution system, Impact of public expenditure on agricultural growth.New Economic Policy and Industry: Strategy of industrialization, Privatization, Disinvestments, Role of foreign direct investment and multinationals

Intellectual property rights: Implications of TRIPS, TRIMS, GATSand new EXIM policy.New Exchange Rate Regime: Partial and full convertibility, Capital account convertibility.New Economic Policy and Public Finance: Fiscal Responsibility Act, Twelfth Finance Commission andFiscal Federalism and Fiscal Consolidation.New Economic Policy and Monetary system.

Role of RBI under the new regime.Planning: From central Planning to indicative planning, Relation between planning and markets forgrowth and decentralized planning: 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments.New Economic Policy and Employment: Employment and poverty, Rural wages, Employment Generation, Poverty alleviation schemes, New Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

Petrol and Diesel price balancing, Inflation correction

Impact of demonetization and related economic policies
Status and strategy post-covid. Relief packages. Stimulus vs dole economics

1.     Singh, R. (2021). INDIAN ECONOMY 11/ED. McGraw Hill Education.

2.     Verma, S. (2021). The Indian Economy . . .An Analysis of Economic Survey 2019–20 & Budget 2020–21. Unique Publishers India Private Limited.

3.     Jha, M., & Srirangam, S. (2021). Indian Economy : Principles, Policies and Progress. Pearson India.

4.     Karuppiah, S. (2020). Indian Economy. McGraw-Hill Education.

5.     Report of the Second Working Group. (1977). Money supply in India: Concepts, compilation and analysis. Reserve Bank of India.

1. S.N., R. R., & Singha, K. (2021). The Routledge Handbook of Post-Reform Indian Economy (1st ed.). Routledge India

2. Bourne, R. A. (2021). Economics in One Virus: An Introduction to Economic Reasoning through COVID-19. Cato Institute.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description: The course reinforces theories of social change and examines them in the context of India and Indology

Indology (GS. Ghurye). Structural functionalism (M N Srinivas). Marxist sociology (A R Desai). Impact of colonial rule on Indian society: Social background of Indian nationalism. Modernization of Indian tradition. Protests and movements during the colonial period. Social reforms.

Caste System:Perspectives on the study of caste systems: GS Ghurye, M N Srinivas, Louis Dumont, Andre Beteille. Features of caste system. Untouchability – forms and perspectives. Tribal communities in India: Definitional problems. Geographical spread.

Colonial policies and tribes. Issues of integration and autonomy.

Social Classes in India: Agrarian class structure. Industrial class structure. Middle classes in India.

The idea of Indian village and village studies. Agrarian social structure – evolution of land tenure system, land reforms. Systems of Kinship in India: Lineage and descent in India. Types of kinship systems. Family and marriage in India. Household dimensions of the family. Religious communities in India. Problems of religious minorities. Patriarchy, entitlements and sexual division of labour

Idea of development planning and mixed economy. Constitution, law and social change. Education and social change. Programmes of rural development, Community Development Programme, cooperatives, poverty alleviation schemes. Green revolution and social change

Changing modes of production in Indian agriculture .Problems of rural labour, bondage,migration.

Evolution of modern industry in India. Growth of urban settlements in India. Working class: structure, growth, class mobilization. Informal sector, child labour. Slums and deprivation in urban areas. Nation, democracy and citizenship. Political parties, pressure groups , social and political elite. Regionalism and decentralization of power. Secularization.
Population size, growth, composition and distribution. Components of population growth: birth, death, migration. Population policy and family planning. Emerging issues: aging, sex ratios, child and infant mortality, reproductive health

Peasants and farmers movements. Women’s movement. Backward classes & Dalit movement. Environmental movements. Ethnicity and Identity movements. Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems, and sustainability.Poverty, deprivation and inequalities. Violence against women. Caste conflicts. Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism. Illiteracy and disparities in education.Peasants and farmers movements. Women’s movement. Backward classes & Dalit movement. Environmental movements. Ethnicity and Identity movements. Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems, and sustainability.Poverty, deprivation and inequalities. Violence against women. Caste conflicts. Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism. Illiteracy and disparities in education.

1.     Das, V. (2006). Handbook Of Indian Sociology (Oip). Oxford University Press.

2.     Srinivas, M. N. (2000). Social Change in Modern India. Orient Longman India.

3.     Desai, A. R. (2019). Social Background of Indian Nationalism (Sixth ed.). SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd.

4.     Doshi, S. L., & Jain, P. C. (1999). Rural Sociology. Rawat Publications.

1.     Manor, J. R. K. (2021). Caste in Indian Politics (2^nd Revised edition). Orient Longman.

2.     Ghurye, G. S. (1977). Indian Acculturation: Agastya and Skanda (First Edition). Popular Prakashan and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

3.     Singh, Y. & Indian Council of Social Science Research. (2014). ICSSR Research Surveys and Explorations. Oxford University Press.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

The course introduces students to environmental protection policies adopted globally and in India and the frameworks to balance development against social and environmental considerations

Important concepts: food chain, ecotone, biogeochemical cycle, biological oxygen demand, oligotroph. Ecological terms: Ecotone, Ecological niche ecosystem, effects of environmental deterioration, how it affects human being

National Parks, reserves: Issues with tribal lands. Inclusive development. Inclusive conservation
Eco-sensitive areas. Eco-hazards.Impact on land usage and social development.
Chemicals and pollutants.  Acid rain, Photochemical smog, Green House Gases (GHG’s), Ozone hole, algal bloom. Impact on social development

Laws,Regulatory Bodies and Policies at national and international level: Environment Protection Act, Forest Right Act, National Biodiversity Authority, Protocols and Summits like Cartagena Protocol, Nagoya Protocol and Lima Conference etc. Intergovernmental Organizations, Treaties and Conventions related to climate change, biodiversity- Ramsar Convention, Montreux Record, The three Rio Conventions—Convention on Biological Diversity(CoB), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification – from the 1992 Earth Summit) etc. Organisations like UNEP, FAO, UNESCO

International Commitments. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and other international conventions and organisations (both UN and non-UN), Ramsar Convention.
Climate Change – mitigation measures taken at national and international level (Kyoto protocol, Montreal protocol) recent climate change summits held, objectives of the summits
Ecologically sensitive areas – Western Ghats, Himalayas.
Social Responsibility: Human factors.

Governmental initiatives on the environment such as the National Solar Mission, the National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, the National Mission for Sustainable Habitat
Conservation- Conservation of natural resources, National Parks, Wildlife conservations, Wetlands, Biosphere Reserves etc. – internationally recognized Wetlands and Biosphere Reserves of India
Sustainable Development– renewable energy, Biotechnology (bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides), Biomass gasification

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Process, measures, Needs and benefits
Social Audit.
National Green Tribunal: Pronouncements and judgements
Measures: AQI,Environment Performance Index, other key measures
PARIVESH

1. Singh, B. B. (2020). Objective Environmental Sciences. Ramesh Publishing House.
2. Sharma, P. D. (2021). Ecology and Environment (Seventh Edition). Rastogi Publications.
3. Rajagopalan, R. (2016). Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.

1. Oxford University Economic Recovery Project. (2021). Are We Building Back Better? Evidence from 2020 and Pathways for Inclusive Green Recovery Spending. UNEP.
2. NDC synthesis report. (2021, February). UNFCCC. Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA).

3. UNEP DTU Partnership & World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP). (2020). Adaptation Gap Report. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

This course reinforces concepts in economics that are fundamental to effective policy making and introduces students to Indian Economic theory 

Liberal and neo-liberal models of rights. Marxist approaches to human rights.                 

Introduction: The Contemporary Significance of Human Rights. Historical Origins and Development of the Theory and Practice of Human Rights. Philosophical Analysis of the Concept of Human Rights. Moral vs. Legal Rights. Claim Rights & Liberty Rights. Substantive Categories of Human Rights. Philosophical Justifications of Human Rights. The interests Theory Approach. The Will Theory Approach.  Philosophical Criticisms of Human Rights. Moral Relativism. Epistemological Criticisms of Human Rights

Marginalization and representation of lowered caste  and class in prison populations
Access to justice: legal aid, fair trial, Principles of natural justice,
Access to safe environments: Hygiene, conditions, medical well-being, food and nutrition
Overcrowding: Global Scenario. Addressal. Situation in India
Infrastructure issues: Rehabilitation programmes, mulakaat deficiency, social ostracization

UNHRC and SDG-16. Media coverage of prisons. Media trials
Imprisonment of noteworthy personnel. Reactions to unnatural deaths
Riots and unrest. Covid-19 and impact of illness in prisons. Interest groups and NGOs as actors: Related Case studies

The Nelson Mandela Rules. Beijing Rules. Bangkok rules. Universal Declaration of Human rights. European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Experiences with prison privatization. Theories of justice.
Macaulay Commission. Prison Discipline Committee. All India Committee on Jail Reforms (Mulla Committee) Rehabilitation and reformative stances.

International humanitarian law and policies on political prisoners.
Anti-terrorism laws. Global laws governing capital punishment and rigorous imprisonment
Indian Prisons Act, 1894, Relevant constitutional provisions, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, NAtional Policy on Prison reforms and correctional administration. Institute, Institute of Correctional Administration

Access to justice: Related indices, Reports on use of capital punishment
Prison statistics of India: Demographic backgrounds.
Status of undertrials and efficiency measures of justice process
NCRB Data: Equating crime with background
Global data and trends on prison populations.

1.     United Nations Publications. (2018). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. United Nations.

2.     Prison Statistics India. (2019). National Crime Records Bureau.

3.     Mulla Committee. (1980). All India Committee on Jail Reforms. Ministry of Home Affairs.

4. Bureau of Police Research & Development. (2007). National Policy on Prison Reforms and Correctional Administration. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

1.     Donnelly, J. (2013). Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice (Third ed.). Cornell University Press.

2.     Thakur, R. (2013). Human Rights of Prisoners and Prison Justice. Raj Publications.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

This course critically analyzes the inclusivity of gender and minority rights in shaping and formulating public policy 

Evolution of Women -rights: Historic status globally and in India.
Suffrage movements and property rights.
Post-war Women's liberation movement and feminism
The emergence of Human rights. Key social movements globally. Key social movements in India. UN Declarations

Gendered division of labour: Gender Gaps In Education The Labour Market And Politics

Social cleavages and gender equality. Intersectionality.
Status of Women: Global challenges. Indian scenario

Caste and Class as barriers to accessing welfare. Barriers for caste and religious minorities in redistribution policies

Transgender rights and understanding

Emergence of gender violence on public policy agenda. The role of political elites and interest groups in prioritizing gender issues. Feminism, Gender, and Power Relations in Policy.
Social movements and newly politicized grassroots activists. Literature and other modes of highlighting issues affecting minority rights .                      

Creation of ‘schedules’. Reservation and Quotas. Provisions of relevant laws:The Dargah Khwaja Saheb Act, National Commission for Minorities Act, The Wakf Act. Women's reservation bill , POSH Act and policies for the protection of women.
Judgements on LGBT Rights and associated policies.
Landmark judgement of S Sushma v. Commissioner of Police

Creation of ‘schedules’. Reservation and Quotas. Provisions of relevant laws:The Dargah Khwaja Saheb Act, National Commission for Minorities Act, The Wakf Act. Women's reservation bill , POSH Act and policies for the protection of women.
Judgements on LGBT Rights and associated policies.
Landmark judgement of S Sushma v. Commissioner of Police

Key Metrics: Sex ration, Female infancy mortality, indicators from authoritative sources of people under threat. Status of PVTG and related groups. Inclusion index and marginalization degree.
Efficiency of institutions formed to address gender and minority rights. Feedback loop into policy from learned experiences

1. Gupta, K. R. (2009). Gender: Problems and Policies. Atlantic.
2. Chatterji, A. P., Buluswar, S., Kaur, M., Pillay, N., & Das, V. (2016). Conflicted Democracies and Gendered Violence: The Right to Heal: Internal Conflict and Social Upheaval in India. Zubaan Books.
3. Relevant provisions of The Indian Constitution
4. Engineer, A. A., & Narang, A. S. (2006). Minorities & Police in India. Manohar Publishers and Distributors.
5. National Policy for the Empowerment of Women, 2001

1. Thomas, S., Sivaramakrishnan, K., Kaimal, P., & Yang, A. A. (2018). Privileged Minorities: Syrian Christianity, Gender, and Minority Rights in Postcolonial India (Global South Asia). University of Washington Press.
2. National Plan of Action for the Girl Child (1991-2000)
3. Satish Chandra (Editor). (2019). Psychosocial and Educational Problems of LGBTQ Community in India. IP Innovative Publication Private Limited.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course description:

This course builds a framework for students to analyze the role of education in the public policy process

Purpose and Role of Education: Locke, Rousseau, Adler and educational perennialism,