Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj, Chanakya National Law University .

Promoting research, policy engagement, and capacity building to strengthen local self-governance and democratic decentralisation in India.
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Core Focus Areas:
  • Research & Academic Engagement
  • Legal & Institutional Strengthening
  • Capacity Building & Training

Message from Chair Professor

Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh

Kudos should be given to the Department of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of Bihar which has reposed faith in CNLU by establishing Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj, CNLU. Chanakya National Law University has become the first law University in India where the Chair has been established in the field of Panchayati Raj. The entire focus of the Chair will be on bringing out meaningful outcome to suggest and advice remedial measures to facilitate the relevant agencies for adopting them for formulation of adequate policies, programmes and their effective implementation. The office of the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj will help in accomplishing the “Saat Nischay” the dream project of the Government of Bihar.

Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh
Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj, CNLU, Patna

Core Areas

Key Functions of the Chair

The Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj undertakes research, policy engagement, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen local governance institutions and promote effective democratic decentralisation.
Research & Studies

Research & Studies

  • Theoretical and field-based research
  • Evaluative studies in governance
  • Application of research methodologies
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Academic Engagement

Academic Engagement

  • Seminars, workshops, and conferences
  • Lectures and panel discussions
  • Support for scholars and researchers
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Policy and Advisory

Policy & Advisory

  • Research-based policy recommendations
  • Advisory to relevant agencies
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Training and Capacity Building

Training & Capacity Building

  • Training for Gram Panchayat representatives
  • Capacity building initiatives
  • Institutional strengthening programmes
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Our Approach

Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice

Research & Inquiry

Promoting rigorous academic research to analyse the Panchayati Raj system and its evolving institutional framework.

Policy Engagement

Developing research-driven recommendations to support policy formulation, programme design, and effective implementation.

Capacity Building

Strengthening local governance through training and capacity-building initiatives for Gram Panchayat and Gram Kachahari representatives.

Updates & Publications

Research, Notices & Updates

Explore the latest research, policy papers, recruitment notices, events, and press releases from the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj.
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Advt. No. 42/2026-27(Appt.) : Call for Applications – Student Research Assistants (02 Positions)
The Panchayati Raj Chair, CNLU, Patna, invites applications from eligible and motivated students for two positions of Student Research Assistant for a period of six months, for the research project titled: “A Comparative Study of Functioning of Gram Kachaharis of Bihar vis-à-vis Gram Nyayalayas of Uttar Pradesh”
Call for Papers: Chair Professor Panchayati Raj Journal
Call for Papers: Chair Professor Panchayati Raj Journal
The Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj invites research papers on local governance and decentralisation.
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Advt. No.: CNLU/CPPR/2025—05, Call for Applications – Research Associate
Office of the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj invites applications for the contractual position of Research Associate (R.A.). Interested candidates should upload their filled-in scanned application form through the Google Form, latest by 14th December, 2025.
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Forty Students are required for field capacity building support on creating a participation led Child Gram Panchayat Model
The Office of the Chair Professor, Panchayati Raj, CNLU, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Bihar, invites applications from CNLU students to support a Child Friendly Gram Panchayat model in Bihar.

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