Panchayati Raj and Governance
In pursuit of institutional reform and capacity enhancement, this note proposes the constitution of Six (06) thematic Schools of Excellence, aligned with the key functional areas of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development.
These Schools are envisaged as strategic institutional entities for advancing domain-specific expertise, improving delivery systems, and consolidating institutional knowledge. They will function as multi-purpose platforms for the following core mandates:
Capacity Building & Training Delivery (including ToT and field functionary training)
Policy Research & Field Engagement
Monitoring of Thematic Interventions & Sectoral Convergence
Development of Training Materials, Manuals, and Knowledge Resources
Promotion of Innovation, Documentation of Best Practices, and Institutional Learning
SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE: PANCHAYATI RAJ GOVERNANCE
Name | Designation | Area of Specialization |
Shri Pabitra Kalita | Joint Director | Legal Frameworks of PRI, Governance Models, Decentralized Institutional Systems |
Shri Jyoti Prasad Deka | Faculty Member | Panchayati Raj Functioning, Tier-wise Governance Capacitation, GP Revenue Generation |
Shri Debasis Baruah | Faculty Member | Climate Resilience, Localization of SDGs through PRIs |
Dr. Mridusmita Kashyap | Faculty Member | Gender Equity, Women & Child-Sensitive Governance in GPs |
Ms. Pallabi Goswami Mahanta | Faculty Member | Gaon Sabha Dynamics, Participatory Rural Planning, Panchayat Advancement Index |