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,…

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…

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…

The 1994 elections to Andhra Pradesh State Assembly has brought the Telugu Desam Party back into power with overwhelming majority under the leadership of N.T.Rama Rao. The main campaign issue in the election time has been the subsidised rice, power and total prohibition. The defeat of the Congress Party has been characterised as a result…