Unit-8 Political Processes in India (UGC NTA NET Material)

Unit – 8 : Political Processes in India

Unit - 8 : Political Processes in India 1. State, Economy and Development: Nature of Indian State, Development Planning model, New Economic Policy, Growth and Human Development. 2. Process of globalisation: social and economic implications. 3. Identity Politics: Religion, Tribe, Caste, Region, Language. 4. Social Movements: Dalit, Tribal, Women, Farmers, labour 5. Civil Society Groups: Non-Party Social Formations, Non-Governmental Organisations, Social Action Groups. 6. Regionalisation of Indian Politics: Reorganisation of Indian States, States as Political and Economic Units, Sub-State Regions, Regional disparities, Demand for New States, 7. Gender and Politics in India: Issues of Equality and Representation. 8. Ideology and Social basis of Political Parties: National Parties, State Parties. 9. Electoral Politics: Participation, Contestation, Representation, Emerging trends.