Transparency and Accountability in Development- Janmabhoomi Program

These principles of Janmabhoomi Program were intended to provide good governance in the administration. By introducing administrative reforms such as using modern technology, making government accountable to the people, introducing social audit and right to information, it was assumed that the governance would be improved. The internalisation of these principles in all institutions as felt … Read more

Chandrababu Rule: Values of Janmabhoomi Programme

The main intention of Janmabhoomi program of Chandrababu Naidu is to create an ideal society through extensive people’s participation. According to the state government, the over all view of an ideal society must be, a society, where (a) there would be a deep involvement of people in decision-making at all levels and self-help, honesty, dedication, … Read more

Objectives of Janmabhoomi Programme in Andhra Pradesh

Janmabhoomi programme initiated by Nara Chandrababu Naidu has broadly three objectives, ‘Prajala Vaddaku Palana’ (administration to the doorsteps of the people), ‘Shramadanam’ (donation of labour) and ‘Micro-level planning’. Among these objectives, the first two have been in existence at the time of start of Janmabhoomi programme on January 1st, 1997, with the inclusion of Micro-Level … Read more

Janmabhoomi Program in Andhra Pradesh – History and Roots

The origins of the concept of ‘Janmabhoomi’ program implemented by Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh have been traced to the different sources. The South Korean model of ‘Saemaul Undong’ is said to have provided inspiration to the young leadership of Andhra Pradesh in launching the Janmabhoomi programme. Though the Korean model provided the modus operandi … Read more