Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Determinants of Politics of Modern Maharashtra Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Determinants of Politics of Modern Maharashtra
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Module 1: Political Economy of Maharashtra
- 1 Rural Economy of Maharashtra
- 2 Development of the Co-operative Sector
- 3 Urban Economy of Maharashtra
Module 2: Political Party System
- 1 Evolution, features of party system
- 2 Significant Political parties in Maharashtra
- 3 Coalition Politics
Module 3: Contemporary Issues & Socio – Political Movements in
- Maharashtra
- 1 Agrarian Issues and Farmers Movement
- 1 Tribal Development and Politics.
- 2 Gender Issues and Women’s movements.
Module 4: Civil Society & Contemporary Issues
- 1 Role of the Civil Society.
- 2 Civil Society and the Environment.
- 3 Civil Society and Education.
Reference Books
- 1 Politics of Modern Maharashtra , V.M. Sirsikar, Orient Longman,1995
- 2 Politics in Maharashtra, Usha Thakkar, Mangesh Kulkarni, Himalaya Publishing House, 2022
- 3 Government and Politics of Maharashtra, Ashok Jain,Sheth Publishers,1993
- 4 Maharashtra Government and Politics,B.B.Patil, Fadake Publication, Kolhapur,2008
- 5 History of Modern Maharashtra,Vidula Mhaisekar, Vidya Book publishers,2019
- 6 Maharashtra Maximum, The State, It’s People and Politics, Sujata Anandan, Rupa Publications
- 7 Maharashtra Government and Politics, Ashok Naikwade, Kailash Publishers, Aurangabad,2013
- 8 Maharashtra Government and Politics Vithal More, Kusum Pawar, Aruna publication, Latur 2010