Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Determinants of Politics of Maharashtra Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Determinants of Politics of Maharashtra
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Module 1: Political Economy of Maharashtra
- 1 Business and Politics in Maharashtra
- Relationship between industrial groups and political leadership
- Impact of economic interests on state politics
- 2 Politics of Cooperatives
- Growth of the cooperative movement in Maharashtra
- Sugar cooperatives and their political significance
- Role of political leaders in cooperative institutions
- Cooperatives as instruments of political mobilization
Module 2: Political Parties and Coalition Politics
- 1 Evolution, features of party system
- 2 Significant Political parties in Maharashtra
- 3 Coalition Politics in Maharashtra
- Nature and evolution of coalition governments in the state
- Changing patterns of political alliances and governance
Module 3: Contemporary Issues and Movements
- 1 Tribal Issues in Maharashtra
- Socio-economic conditions of tribal communities
- Political mobilization and demands
- Issues of land, displacement, and development
- 2 Farmers’ Movements and Agrarian Crisis
- Causes of agrarian distress
- Major farmers’ movements and agitations
- 3 Environmental Movements in Maharashtra
- Environmental challenges and developmental conflicts
- Role of civil society and environmental activism