The Process and Shortcomings in Paddy Procurement: A Case Study of Bhandara District of Maharashtra

This paper is a humble attempt in analyzing the presumptions about loopholes in the paddy procurement chain, that were disclosed in several meetings and discussions with the District Marketing Officer and the Additional Collector of district Bhandara in Maharashtra. Paddy passes through several stages from a farm to the mill, under the MSP scheme of the Government. The major aim of the MSP was to extend a welfare hand to the farmers and to protect him from market fluctuations. However, in Bhandara, it was seen that the system of procurement under MSP, was twisted to benefit some major players. It is in resonance with Fred Rigg’s theory of prismatic societies where there are huge gaps between the policy that is envisaged and the policy that is implemented on ground. It was seen that the procurement centers do not comply with rules of grading and fair procurement, the documents submitted by the farmers are not duly attested by the Talathis, there was diversion of poor-quality paddy from nearby states and there also exists a grey market of PDS that undermines the MSP scheme. Attempt was to prove each claim through a set research methodology: aninterview, a survey, a case study or interpretation of primary and secondary data. All data was sourced from the local government officials and the images of some documents were sourced from visits to procurement centers and Talathi offices. Key findings have been shared and some systemic solutions suggested in the end because big bang reforms are not always an answer.

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The Implementation of Good Governance with a View to Improving the Competence of State Civil Apparatus in the Regional Government

Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.33258/birci.v4i1.1736 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1198-1206

Author(s):

Rahmat Salam

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Good Governance ◽

Regional Government ◽

Government Officials ◽

Quality Performance ◽

The Government ◽

The Times ◽

The City ◽

Local Government Officials

For more than twenty years, reforms that have been going on have mandated the existence of autonomy and decentralization of government to manage their areas and give the broadest possible power to self-determination. The granting of this authority is intended to improve. As one indicator to measure regional autonomy's success, the government will better serve its citizens and guide them towards a better life. The provincial government's performance has not matched the expectations, yet it has not done the community optimally. Increasing the competence of the apparatus to improve the quality of work is a determining factor in local government activities' success. The result of local government officials towards quality performance leads to the development of education, competence, and abilities because of the times' face. The competence that local government officials are expected to have is analyzing and addressing issues within the city under a realistic framework of local government.

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Readiness assessment of e-government: a developing country perspective

Transforming Government People Process and Policy ◽

10.1108/tg-05-2014-0018 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 498-516 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Wahed Waheduzzaman ◽

Shah J. Miah

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Developing Country ◽

Government Officials ◽

Readiness Assessment ◽

Content Type ◽

Social Perspectives ◽

The Government ◽

Elected Representatives ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose – This study aims to describe an assessment methodology of e-Government readiness through an empirical study that investigates collaborative needs in operating effective governance at root-level public service delivery in a developing country context. Broader methodology that accommodates collective functions of the government should be used while assessing the readiness of e-Government implementation. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on interview data collected from a total of 13 government officials, 21 elected representatives and 106 targeted citizens in the local government of Bangladesh. Findings – Through a qualitative case study, this paper empirically investigated a proposition of e-Government readiness within local government cases. The findings of the study may help rectify existing assessment methodologies in e-Government implementation. Research limitations/implications – The data analysis used a collaborative perspective subjectively rather than focusing on the objective manner to capture technological aspects. Practical implications – This finding could benefit various e-Government initiatives in developing countries, especially for addressing critical collaborative needs of e-Government implementation. Social implications – The findings of the paper represent social perspectives of new e-Government system implementation. Originality/value – The study proposed a holistic methodology of e-Government readiness assessment that can broaden existing assessment methodologies.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Rural Livelihoods in Tanzania – Round 1 Report

10.19088/apra.2020.006 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Gideon Boniface ◽

C.G. Magomba

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Food Systems ◽

Rural Livelihoods ◽

Government Officials ◽

Mass Gatherings ◽

Health Measures ◽

First Case ◽

The Government ◽

Local Government Officials

The first case of COVID-19 in Tanzania was confirmed in March 2020. The government immediately imposed restrictions on mass gatherings, suspended international flights and established special medical camps for COVID-19 patients. They also published guidelines and health measures to be followed by citizens and emphasised these through media and physically through local government officials located across the country.

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FENOMENA LAPAK MESUM Di KAWASAN WISATA GRONGGONG KABUPATEN CIREBON SEBAGAI TEMPAT PERGAULAN BEBAS Di KALANGAN REMAJA.

DIMENSIA: Jurnal Kajian Sosiologi ◽

10.21831/dimensia.v6i1.3369 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yeni Wahyuni *

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Social Relations ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Literature Study ◽

Government Officials ◽

Interactive Analysis ◽

The One ◽

The Right ◽

Local Government Officials

Behavior promiscuity now this can be done by anyone, anytime and anywhere, including the one in the area of tourism. In tourist areas often appeared behavioral Gronggong promiscuity among teenagers. This study aims to: 1). Describe the factors that cause a nasty stall in the area of tourism can be a region Gronggong promiscuity among teenagers, 2). The effort to control local government officials in tourism mentertibkan Gronggong of behavior promiscuity among teenagers.This study uses qualitative research methods with the primary data sourceconsists of the visitors, the traders in the Area Tourism Gronggong, PP Satpol Cirebon District, the Village Head Patapan Cirebon, Cirebon District Head of Tourism, andCommunities around Gronggong tourist area, while for source secondary data obtainedthrough documentation, literature study using books, and print media. Data collection techniques used include observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects inthis study were the visitors and the traders in the tourist areas Gronggong with 4 stalltraders. The technical validity of the data in this study using the technique oftriangulation of sources and methods. In the data analysis techniques using the interactive analysis of Miles and Huberman.The results obtained are the factors that cause a nasty stall in the area of tourism can be a region Gronggong promiscuity among teenagers consists of: 1). Nonphysical factors consist of building construction shanties. Shanties located on the left path has an insulated building, located there under (the category is not visible), stall located on the right road in the form of benches scattered, and many benches that are built on a hill standing upright. The lack of lighting (illumination). While physicalfactors consist of a dynamic social relations between traders and visitors Gronggong tourist area, and factors of social control of local government officials are less than optimal. 2). The effort to control local government officials in tourism mentertibkan Gronggong of promiscuity behaviors among adolescents such as by recording the location then the insulated, provide guidance, socialization, and in its supervision on patrol every single week, right the situation is done at a certain time and depending on the needs , as before the religious holidays, and towards the end of the year.Keywords: Phenomenon bawdy shanties, adolescents, and control

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The role of perception of local government officials on climate change and resilient development: a case of Uttarakhand, India

International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment ◽

10.1108/ijdrbe-01-2020-0003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Thinles Chondol ◽

Ashish Kumar Panda ◽

Anil Kumar Gupta ◽

Nirupama Agrawal ◽

Amarjeet Kaur

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Decision Making ◽

Local Government ◽

Survey Method ◽

Government Officials ◽

Content Type ◽

The Government ◽

The Impact ◽

Local Government Officials

Purpose This paper aims to gain insight on the perception and role of the local government officials on climate change and resilience in Uttarakhand, India. Uttarakhand, being a sensitive mountainous region in India, faces the brunt of frequent climate-related disasters and their severe impacts. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how authorities perceive the issue of climate-related disasters and their level of commitment toward mitigation and adaptation programs. Design/methodology/approach The literature review method was used for a holistic understanding of the impact of climate change and consequential disasters. A questionnaire survey method, comprising open- and closed-ended questions, was also used on officials of different departments. Findings Among the noteworthy findings of the study include the understanding of the perceptions of authorities and their role in decision-making on mitigating impacts of climate change-related disasters, their support or lack of it, for measures toward capacity building and spreading awareness of the intervention programs by the government. The study analyzes the perception of decision-making officials at state and district levels and infers that the variation on opinions may be attributable to multiple factors, including their past experiences of dealing with disasters. Originality/value This study offers insights into the role of perception of local government officials concerning climate change-related disasters and alleviation of their consequences through related programs. The findings have the unique potential to serve as a guide for the government at state and district levels to assess various aspects of different disaster mitigation measures based on sectors and departments.

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