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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online programme is a postgraduate-level core course in the category of humanities and social sciences. It is a 15 weeks academic programme, equivalent to one semester of a regular university course. The mode of instruction will be through video lectures and e-texts, along with reading material. Candidates may participate in group discussions and frequent interactions with the teaching team to clear up any uncertainties.

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes training will explore topics related to democratic, decentralized institutions and government-based agencies established at sub-district, district, and state levels and their procedures. It also includes the domains of the state legislature, administration, and essential institutions. Candidates will be familiarised with the evolution of local governance and its present system of municipal bodies, panchayat institutions along with their constitutional models.

The Government of India initiated the Swayam programme to provide a free education platform. They strive to achieve the three major principles of education policy, i.e. equity, quality, and access. To assure superior study material in the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online course, UGC has been appointed by Swayam for non-technical postgraduate education.

The Highlights

Postgraduate level
Core course
15-weeks course
Transferable credits
Government of India initiative
Checked by UGC
Multidisciplinary Category

Programme Offerings

State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes
Free registration
Self-assessment tools
Internal assessment
External proctored examination
Postgraduate-level
reading resources
video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	KUK Kurukshetra

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Students who have completed their higher secondary studies or have applied for a master’s programme in social sciences may register for the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online course.

Certificate Qualifying Details

Candidates will receive a certificate only after they complete the examination criteria. This consists of three 10 marks assignments (internal assessment) and 70 marks proctored examination (external). Candidates must pay the examination fee to clear the exam.

What you will learn

Knowledge of law

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes postgraduate course by Swayam will help the learners gain fluency in the following subjects post-completion:-

Outline of constitutional systems, framework, evolution and concerns related to state administration
The legislative process, composition, and eligibility and disqualification for members at the state legislature
Powers, role, and functions of the governor
Powers, role, and functions of the Chief Minister and council of ministers
Organization of chief secretariat along with its function and roles of the chief secretary
Role, functions and role of the state directorate
Evolution and significance of district administration
Powers, role and functions of district collector/deputy commissioner
An autonomous district council in north-eastern states of India
Organization and working of district rural development agency
Evolution of local governance
Gram panchayat and gram sabha
Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad
Composition, structure and functions of Nagar panchayats and municipal councils
State finance and the election commission
Finances sources for urban and rural local bodies
District and metropolitan planning committees

Who it is for

Indian Foreign Service OfficerIAS OfficerIPS Officer

Students who have enrolled for a postgraduate degree in political science or public administration may opt for the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes core course and are interested in the interdisciplinary studies. Any graduate student who has completed their higher secondary education and candidates who wish to appear for competitive civil services examinations directed by SPSCs, UPSC, etc. can also apply for this programme. The course is also useful for professionals in private and government sectors, and personnel working in rural and urban local bodies.

Admission Details

Step 1. Enrol for the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes core course by visiting the Swayam’s website link: https://swayam.gov.in/.

Step 2. Choose the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to participate in the course.

Step3. Create your account by typing in the username, password and email ID and hit the ‘send verification code’ option.

Step 4. A verification code will be sent to the candidate’s email. Enter the code and click ‘Verify Code’.

Step 5. Select the ‘Create’ option and proceed to join the course.

Application Details

Candidates have to sign up to join the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online course. They can do so via their email by choosing the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option on the course page. If they have an existing SWAYAM account or a Google/Facebook/Microsoft account, they can use that to log in and continue.

The Syllabus

State Administration: Pattern of constitutional systems; evolution, constitutional framework and Issues in Indian context

State Legislature: Composition, eligibility & disqualifications for members and the legislative process

Governor: Powers, functions and role

Chief Minister: Council of ministers, powers, functions and role

State Secretariat: Organisation and its working Chief Secretary: Role and functions

State Directorate: Organisation, functions and role; District Administration: Evolution and significance

Deputy Commissioner/ District Collector: Powers, functions and role

Autonomous District Council in North Eastern States: Structure, powers, role and functions; District Rural Development Agency: Organisation and working

Evolution of Local Governance in India; 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act; and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

Gram Sabha & Gram Panchayat: Composition, functions and role
Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad: Structure, functions and role

Municipal Corporation: Structure, composition, functions and role

Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayats: Structure, composition, functions and role

State Election Commission: Composition, Functions and Role
State Finance Commission: Composition, Functions and Role

Sources of Finance in Rural and Urban Local Bodies
District Planning Committee & Metropolitan Planning Committees

Final Examination Preparation

Instructors

KUK Kurukshetra Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Do I have to complete the assignments?

Candidates have to complete the three assignments consisting of 10 marks each if they want to receive a certificate.

2: Do I have to pay to register for the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes course?

No. Candidates do not have to pay anything to register or join the course.

3: When do I receive the certificate?

Candidates will be informed about the eligibility criteria for the certificate on the course page. Certificates are awarded only if the candidate fulfils the requirements.

4: Can I use the marks obtained in the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes course?

Yes. Universities that approve of credit transfer may also use the same marks obtained by the candidate in the course.

5: Do I have to attend any lectures in-person?

No. Swayam focuses on utilizing digital platforms to teach their courses.