Barriers to Grassroots Democracy <b>Examining the Impediments of People’s Participation in the Governance of Gram Panchayats in Tripura, with Policy Insights</b>

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Published: 27-03-2025
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Governance Challenges, People’s Participation, Rural Development, Local Self Government, Gram Panchayat

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Rupak Biswas
Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Agartala, India

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This research paper aims to identify the impediments to people’s participation in the governance of Gram Panchayat in Tripura, specifically focusing on three Gram Panchayats of Unakoti District. The study uses qualitative methods, including interviews to gather insights from the respondents. The findings reveal various socio-cultural, economic, and institutional impediments hindering effective participation. This paper contributes to understanding rural local governance dynamics in Tripura and offers effective policy recommendations for enhancing people’s participation in the governance of Gram Panchayat in Tripura.

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Vol. 10 No. 1 and 2 (2022): January-December | Public Policy in the Post-Pandemic Era: Priorities, Challenges, and Implications for Developing Countries (Special Issue in Public Policy)

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Public Policy and Public Administration
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Biswas, R. (2025). Barriers to Grassroots Democracy: Examining the Impediments of People’s Participation in the Governance of Gram Panchayats in Tripura, with Policy Insights. SOCRATES, 10(1 and 2), 76-89. https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/article/view/25

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