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Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in Jharkhand2. METHODOLOGY, FOCUS, AND LIMITATIONS2.1 MethodologyMoPR provided the broad indicative guidelines for the methodology and processes to be followed forthis study. The study team later developed a full-fledged methodology based on their earlier experiencesof such exercises. Overall, the methodology is based on a highly qualitative approach including in-depthinteractions with selected key stakeholders, focused group discussions and consultations, representative sitevisits, and referring to documents and secondary information.2.1.1 Forming the CA-CDS TeamA CA-CDS team comprising of four experts—Mr. Rajendra Jani, Dr. Ketan Gandhi, Mr. Suresh Parmar,and Ms. Amrita Varadarajan was formed.2.1.2 Work PlanAt the outset, the study team developed a tentative work plan based on their understanding of the assignmentand the situation in Jharkhand. This work plan was shared with MoPR and the state PRD at the start of theassignment. This was fine-tuned based on the feedback of the state CDLG team.The study team also developed a tentative list of people to be met, consultations to be organized, visits tobe scheduled, and the documents to be referred to during the field study and shared these with the statePRD and the state CDLG team prior to field visits. On the basis of this the field visits were fine-tuned asper the needs.2.1.3 Preparatory ResearchThe assignment started with desk research which contributed towards developing an understanding of thestatus of PRIs in the country, and specifically in Jharkhand, the status of CB&T initiatives in the country,specifically in Jharkhand, and good practices in PRI-CB&T. The following areas were studied by referringto different documents downloaded after a thorough web search:• 73 rd Amendment to the Constitution of India.• Jharkhand Panchayati Raj Act.• Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996.• Basic statistics concerning Panchayati Raj in Jharkhand.• State’s response to PRI-CB&T.• Profile of the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD), Central Training Institute (CTI), PanchayatTraining Institute (PTI), and the Administrative Training Institute (ATI).• Guidelines of the schemes of the Rural Development Department (RDD).11
Capacity Assessment and Capacity Development Strategy Report• Traditional Panchayats in the state—their systems, customs, and traditions.• Reports of various researches/studies conducted related to PRIs and tribals.A detailed list of the documents referred to during desk research is given in Annexure 1.2.1.4 Identifying Key Institutions and Resources in the StateTo begin with, the following institutions and their key officials were identified for meetings, consultations,and visits as part of the field work:• Panchayati Raj Department.• SIRD.• CTI and PTI.• Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration.• Traditional Panchayats.• Academic institutions which could be potential partners in PRI-CB&T.• Lead NGOs/CBOs within the state.• Resource persons.A tentative plan for conducting meetings and consultations with these institutions and stakeholders wassent to the state CDLG team which coordinated the field work.2.1.5 Field ResearchThe CA-CDS team carried out the field work over a span of seven days. Table 4 gives the details of the fieldwork:Table 4: Summary of Field WorkDuration of field work 2.12.2010 to 9.12.2010No. of team members 4No. of consultations/meetings 1/20Field visits 1Total number of people met 38Documents referred 200+The details of the institutions visited, meetings, and consultations are given in Annexure 2. In all, 38stakeholders were met and more than 200 documents consulted.2.1.6 Presentation of Field ResearchA presentation of the work in progress report was made to Mr. S.K. Satpathy, Secretary, PRD and RuralDevelopment Department (RDD), Government of Jharkhand, Mr. Subendhra Jha, Director PRD, andUNDP-CDLG team members on 9 December 2010.12 Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India
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