Author: M. S. John

M. P. Mathai is Reader in Gandhian Studies attached to the School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies. Mahatma Gandhi University. Kottayam, Kerala He is one of the founder members of the National Alliance of Peoples” Movements and is a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Gandhian Studies, Wardha, Maharashtra. He has recently published a book on Mahatma Gandhi”s World View. His areas of interest include ecology, social and environment movements in India and Gandhian philosophy M.S. John is Reader in Political Science and Peace Studies at the School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. His areas of interest include Panchayati Raj and Participatory Planning, Peace Theory and Conflict Resolution, and Gender Issues in Development Planning and Sexual Health Interventions He has co-authored a recent book in Malayalam on the Sen Committee on Panchayat reforms in Kerala and has also published in national and international journals. Siby K. Joseph is a Faculty Member of the Institute of Gandhian Studies, Wardha He has researched on the unemployment problems in Kerala, the functioning of Gram Sabhas in Tamil Nadu and aspects of good governance in Kerala.