Governance in India (2025-26)

3rd Edition
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Overview:The third edition of Governance in India by M Laxmikanth is a focused examination-centric book for the aspirants of GS Paper II and other similar competitive examinations. In addition, the book is extremely relevant for those interested in u… Read More
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1. Human Rights 
2. Rights of Women 
3. Rights of Children 
4. Rights of SCs and STs 
5. Rights of BCs and EWSs 
6. Rights of Minorities 
7. Rights of Other Groups 
8. Right to Information 2
9. Right to Education 
10. Rights of Consumers (2019) 
11. Rights of Transgender Persons 
12. Public Policy  
13. Public Policy 
14. Public Policy 
15. Public Policy 
16. Public Policy
17. Public Policy
18. Public Policy
19. Central Secretariat 
20. Cabinet Secretariat 
21. Prime Minister’s Office/Secretariat 
22. Ministries and Departments 
23. Boards and Commissions 
24. Public Enterprises 
25. State Secretariat 
26. Chief Secretary 
27. Directorates 
28. Board of Revenue 
29. Divisional Commissioner 
30. Regional Officer 
31. District Collector 
32. Administration below the District Level 
33. District Rural Development Agency 
34. Recruitment to Higher Services 
35. Training of Civil Servants 
36. Service Conditions of Civil Servants 
37. Role of Union Personnel
38. Concept of Budget 
39. Formulation and Execution of Budget 
40. Accounts and Audit 
41. Role of Union Finance
42. Role of Union Home Ministry 
43. Role of Central Agencies 
44. State Police Administration 
45. National Commission for Women 
46. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights 
47. National Commission for Minorities 
48. Central Commissioner for Disabled Persons 
49. Delimitation Commission of India 
50. North-Eastern Council 
51. Law Commission of India 
52. Staff Selection Commission
53. National Security Council 
54. Regulatory Bodies 
55. Quasi–Judicial Bodies 
56. Advisory Bodies 
57. Executive and Development
 58. Government Interventions for Rural Development 
59. Government Interventions for Rural Development 
60. Government Interventions for Rural Development 
61. Government Interventions for Urban Development 
62. Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme 
63. Welfare Schemes for Women 
64. Welfare Schemes for Children 
65. Welfare Schemes for SCs 
66. Welfare Schemes for STs 
67. Welfare Schemes for Backward Classes 
68. Welfare Schemes for Minorities 
69. Welfare Schemes for Disabled Persons 
70. Welfare Schemes for Older Persons 
71. Welfare Schemes for Victims of Drug Abuse 
72. Laws for Protection of Vulnerable Sections 
73. Institutions and Bodies for Vulnerable Sections 
74. Good Governance 
75. e-Governance 
76. Citizens’ Charter 
77. Accountability and Control 
78. People’s Participation 
79. Role of Civil Society 
80. Corporate Governance 
81. Evolution of Civil Service 
82. Role of All-India Services 401
83. Generalists and Specialists in Civil Service
84. Minister–Civil Servant


Overview:

The third edition of Governance in India by M Laxmikanth is a focused examination-centric book for the aspirants of GS Paper II and other similar competitive examinations. In addition, the book is extremely relevant for those interested in understanding the evolving dynamics of governance in the country. Starting from the basics to going deep in each case, with exploration of governance challenges, developmental bottlenecks, and social justice initiatives, this book serves as a valuable resource for the civil services aspirants. 


Key Features:

1. Well-written comprehensive content with tables and diagrams for easy retention.
2. Practice Questions for Main and Prelims provided to help aspirants manage their time judiciously and productively.
3. Mains Previous Years’ Questions from 2013-24.
4. Inclusion of recent developments in governance, including key schemes, policies, acts and landmark judgements.