Browsing by Author "Salgaonkar, Pradeep"

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    Can Gram Sabha Check Corruption at the Grassroots? Study of Goa
    (SAGE Publications, 2012) Salgaonkar, Seema P.; Salgaonkar, Pradeep
    There are certain grey areas in the institutions of local governance, particularly at Panchayat level where corruption is often rampant. Gram Sabha, if vigilant, can act as a watchdog against corruption. Normally people participate in Gram Sabhas to pursue their personal interests, but in this process of pursuance, they also begin to respond to common problems. This study examines the role of Gram Sabha in controlling corruption at grassroots with a case study of Goa.
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    Micro Credit, Women Self Help Groups and Entrepreneurship:Prospects and Problems
    (Adarsh Vidya Sangh, 2017) Salgaonkar, Seema P.; Salgaonkar, Pradeep
    Micro financing has given an impetus to the growth of Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs) and WSHGs have given a fillip to women entrepreneurship, especially in developing countries like India. It is seen as a solution for solving women's difficulties in obtaining finance, as the savings of the group itself acts as collateral. The main focus of the paper is to study whether micro financing has really resulted in growth of women entrepreneurship? The study is conducted in the state of Goa. The required data was collected through in-depth personal interviews with the members WSHGs. The sample respondents consisted of members of the WSHGs from all over Goa. Sample size was 100 (hundred) WSHGs, at least 8 (eight) from each of the 12 Talukas. The study reflected that micro financing and formation of WSHGs has helped in exploring the chances of springboards for women to be independent entrepreneurs. However the transformation is never an easy one. There are various challenges faced by women members in both cases, whether venturing in group entrepreneurship or being individual entrepreneurs.
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    Role of Panchayat in Sustainable Tourism: Insights from Goa
    (Publishing India Group, 2017) Salgaonkar, Seema P.; Salgaonkar, Pradeep
    Tourism industry is gaining a prominent role in socio-economic development of the regions, especially in developing countries. Today more and more countries are envisaging sustainable tourism. The pertinent question is how to promote tourism and ensure at the same time that it is a vehicle for growth and development, which is sustainable. In view of the fact that tourism is an economic activity which is deeply linked to a particular territory and to local variables, central governments may not always be able to manage the complexities of this industry and its impact on the economic and social environment. On the flip side, local governments can play an important role in tourism, as they seem to be in a better position to cope with issues related to the tourism industry. Could the Panchayats shoulder greater responsibility in this endeavour and play a proactive role in attaining the goal of sustainable tourism? The paper attempts to look into this possibility with a case study of Goa. The study is based on data collected through interviewing various stakeholders; the business community, the local residents, the elected leaders at the Panchayat level, Government officials, NGO members, tourists visiting the State, etc. Gram Sabha minutes of various Panchayats are reviewed to strengthen the present findings. The study reassures the fact that Panchayat, as a grassroots institution, can play a proactive role to ensure sustainable tourism in the state. Every Panchayat has to carry out dual function in this regards, the police function and that of a facilitator. It has the primary role of ensuring that the environment for both locals and the tourists is clean, safe, healthy, accessible and stimulating. It should mobilize the social, financial and natural capital of a place towards sustainable tourism which will benefit the local community.