Chapter 12

Course Design Committee

This section provides details about the academic and editorial team responsible for the creation of the textbook 'Indian Politics - An Introduction' by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It lists the Chairperson, Coordinator, and all members involved in the development, editing, and production of the course material. The committee comprises distinguished professors and lecturers from various reputed universities in India, including Allahabad University, Rajasthan University, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, and others. The section also mentions the academic and administrative arrangements, including the Vice-Chancellor, Director, and production officers who ensured the quality and distribution of the material. The copyright statement clarifies that no part of this material may be reproduced without written permission from the university.

• Lists all key academic contributors to the textbook.
• Mentions the editorial and production team.
• Includes copyright and reproduction guidelines.
• 📌 Course Design Committee: A group of subject experts and editors responsible for designing and overseeing the creation of the textbook.
• 📌 Coordinator: The person who manages and coordinates the development of the course material.
• 📌 Editor: The academic responsible for editing and finalizing the content.

Table of Contents

This section presents the table of contents for the textbook 'Indian Politics - An Introduction.' It outlines the structure of the book, listing the main units (chapters) and their corresponding page numbers. The contents cover a wide range of topics essential for understanding Indian politics, including the Indian Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Governors, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Constitutional Amendments, Distribution of Economic Resources, Political Parties, Regional Political Parties, Elections, Emerging Issues in Indian Politics, Politics of North-East India, Grassroots Democracy (Panchayati Raj), Six Decades of Democracy, and Democratic Politics in Rajasthan. This comprehensive structure ensures that students gain a holistic understanding of the subject.

• Lists all chapters/units in the textbook.
• Provides page numbers for each unit.
• Covers all major aspects of Indian politics.
• 📌 Unit: A major section or chapter in the textbook, each focusing on a specific theme or topic.
• 📌 Table of Contents: An organized listing of all chapters and their page numbers for easy navigation.