The papers published by the Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists, Jhargram study aspects of the interaction and linkages between society, state and governance, probing a number of relevant issues of concern including those significant to the contemporary time. The research papers by scholars who have been observing and researching on the theme in the course of the years delve into aspects of the functioning of the State and its structure and the issue of governance especially the concerns related to effective and efficient governance that have become a prominent issue in present times. They study the impact of the governance and State functioning on formation of society and societal factors that influence governance, viewing the theme from different angles.