Report on Peoples' Participation in the Process of Decentralised Planning in India

This report outlines the methodologies and operational approaches to decentralised planning at the grassroots level using a variety of participatory methods including PLA. A number of operational procedures have been suggested as a prerequisite for decentralised planning, for example, assessment of the existing resources, opportunities and access to public services, needs assessment and a detailed list of sectoral activities to be undertaken. A long list of participatory methods that could be used in decentralised planning is included. The report includes tables and charts obtained from field-based PLA exercises, which illustrate different aspects of decentralised planning.