Syllabus for
Master of Arts (Public Policy)
Academic Year  (2021)

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 also 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

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:

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.

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

Economic relations according to Arthashastra and Milinda-panho, Mauryan Economy and the rise of guilds, Monetisation, peasant production and urbanisation

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: Important incidents.

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,  Economical Importance. Political Life. Causes of decline

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

Difference between Indus and Aryan

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

The Mauryan Empire: The significance of Ashoka. Administration and Society. Art and Architecture.
The influx of other cultures: Indo- Greeks. Shakas. Pacthians Article and Architecture and the Kushans
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 Fendal System 

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 Aurangazeb in detail

Economy, administration and decline of the Marathas and the Peshwas. Policy intervention by European powers in India
Policy formulation by the East India Company. Important Governor Generals. Early administrative structure; From diarchy to direct control;British policy impact on India

British expansion and resistance: Economic Impact of the British Raj; land revenue settlements (zamindari, ryotwari, mahalwari); Deindustrialisation; Railways and commercialisation of agriculture; Growth of landless labour. Indian Renaissance, social and religious reform movement. Reform Movements.

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

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

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

1.     1.     Sharma, R. (2006). India's ancient past. Oxford University Press.

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

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

4.     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

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

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.

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

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

Writing skills, Breivity in communication, vocabulary.

Interpersonaal skills in administrative role..

Logical reasoning and analytical ability to cater to competetive 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.

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

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

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

Modernity and emergence of sociology. Sociology as Science:

Scientific method and critique. Positivism and its critique. Fact value and objectivity. Non- positivist methodologies. 

Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle.

Division of labour, social facts, Social action, ideal types, Social system, pattern variables.

Latent and manifest functions, conformity and deviance, reference groups, Self and identity.

Equality, inequality, hierarchy, exclusion, poverty and deprivation

Theories of social stratification- Structural functionalist theory, Marxist theory, Weberian theory. Social stratification of class, status groups, gender, ethnicity and race.

Social mobility- open and closed systems, types of mobility, sources and causes of mobility.

Social organization of work in different types of society- slave society, feudal society, industrial /capitalist society. Formal and informal organization of work Labour and society

Qualitative and quantitative methods. Techniques of data collection. Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.

Politics and Society:
Theories of power. Power elite, bureaucracy, pressure groups, and political parties. Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society, ideology. Protest, agitation, social movements, collective action, revolution.

Religion and Society:
Theories of religion. Types of religious practices: animism, monism, pluralism, sects, cults.
Religion in modern society: religion and science, secularization, religious revivalism, fundamentalism.

Kinship:
Family, household, marriage. Types and forms of family. Lineage and descent Patriarchy and sexual division of labour. Contemporary trends.

Theories of social change. the direction of social change and the causes of social change.
Process of Social Change: Social evolution and progress
Development and dependency. Agents of social change. Education and social change. Science, technology and social change

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.

Business and management research involves undertaking systematic research to find out 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 business.

Meaning, Objectives, Types of research, significance of research, research process, criteria of good research, Review of Literature, Identification, selection and Defining research problem.

Meaning, Need for research design, features of a good design, Different Research Designs.

Sampling Design: Census and sample survey, steps in sampling design, criteria of selecting a sampling procedure, characteristics of a good sample design, different types of sampling designs- Probability and Non-Probability Sampling Design, Sampling v/s Non-Sampling Error; Determination of Sample Size.

Qualitative methods of data collection, attitude measurement and scaling-types of measurement scale, attitude, classification of scales - Single Item v/s Multi Item Scales, Comparative v/s Non-Comparative scales, Continuous Rating Scales; Criteria for Good Measurement, questionnaire design.

Data Preparation, Field Validation, Data editing, Coding, Content Analysis, Classification and Tabulation of Data. Basic data analysis: Descriptive Statistics, Univariate and Bivariate Statistical Analysis (concepts), Parametric & Non-Parametric Tests; Null & Alternative Hypothesis, Error in Testing of Hypothesis, Critical Region, Degrees of Freedom, One Tailed & Two Tailed Tests, Standard Error; Procedure for Testing of Hypothesis. Parametric test, Non parametric test. Data analysis using SPSS

Ethics in research – plagiarism, Types of Research Report, Report Structure, Report Writing: Report Formulation, Citation and Referencing styles Guidelines for effective Documentation and visual representation (Graphs) and Research Briefing –Oral Presentation 

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 of public administration 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

3.     Education..

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

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

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

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

This course introduces and equips students with important tools from history, geography and science as approaches to policy making

History of India & Indian National Movement.

Indian & World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & the World

Indian Polity & Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues

Economic & Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity & climate change. General Science.

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

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