Chapter 8

पाठ्यक्रम अभिकल्प समिति

This section provides information about the Course Design Committee responsible for the creation and review of the textbook 'भारतीय राजनीतिक विचारक' (Indian Political Thinkers) published by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It lists the key academic personnel involved, including the Chairperson, Coordinators, Members, Editors, and Authors. The committee comprises distinguished professors and lecturers from various universities across Rajasthan and other states, reflecting a collaborative academic effort. The section also details the academic and administrative arrangements, including the roles of the Vice-Chancellor, Director, and Production In-charge. Additionally, it mentions the ISBN and copyright information, emphasizing that reproduction of the material requires written permission from the university.

• Lists key academic contributors to the textbook.
• Includes roles such as Chairperson, Coordinators, Members, Editors, and Authors.
• Mentions academic and administrative arrangements for the course material.
• Provides copyright and ISBN information.
• 📌 Course Design Committee: The group responsible for planning and overseeing the curriculum and textbook.
• 📌 Editor: The academic responsible for reviewing and finalizing the written content.
• 📌 ISBN: International Standard Book Number, a unique identifier for books.

अनुक्रमणिका

The 'अनुक्रमणिका' or Table of Contents outlines the structure of the textbook. It lists the main units (इकाई) and the page numbers where each unit begins. The units cover a wide range of Indian political thinkers and philosophical traditions, from ancient to modern times. Key thinkers such as Manu, Kautilya, Shukra, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekananda, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, B.R. Ambedkar, M.N. Roy, and Jayaprakash Narayan are included. The table also highlights thematic units such as ancient Indian thought, socio-cultural renaissance, and the ideological bases of social-political change. This structure helps students navigate the textbook and understand the chronological and thematic flow of Indian political thought.

• Lists all 16 units (इकाई) covered in the textbook.
• Covers both ancient and modern Indian political thinkers.
• Includes thematic units on socio-cultural renaissance and ideological bases.
• Provides page numbers for easy reference.
• 📌 अनुक्रमणिका (Table of Contents): An organized list of the chapters and units in the textbook.
• 📌 इकाई (Unit): A major section or chapter focusing on a specific thinker or theme.