Alliance Among Rural Organizations for Development

The book is outcome of the research work among the various Organizations working for the rural development. The research carried by authors in rural Tamil Nadu. It reveals the possible inter-institutional cooperation between Local Self Government (Panchayats) NGOs and Community Based Organizations. The study shows the possibility of sharing the capital and wisdom among these organizations. Decentralized Rural Development involves devolution of authority and resources to the grassroots organizations like Local Self Government Community Based Organizations [CBOs] and NGOs. In India NGOs have emerged as the channel for social mobilization and play a significant role in development initiatives as they are operating closely with the local rural community. The CBOs have emerged as channel for community involvement in management of local resources and services. These organizations have emerged as significant stakeholders in the development sector that has strong community ties social capital and capacity to mobilize the people for the development activities