Synopsis 'Role of Panchayats in Welfare Administration', is a useful book which contains the Principles for the growing need of literature in Development Administration. Various dimensions of Panchayati Raj, implementatioin and evaluation of welfare and development programmes for weaker section in rural areas have been analysed with the help of micro study. The comprehensive study focuses its attention on providing adequate welfare aids in the form of social assistance and social security. It suggests the need for strengthening the administrative structure to implement welfare programmes in rural areas. The book aims to acquaint both students and practitioners of Public Administration on the relevance for a new civil service structure with a development oriented outlook and work culture. This book is written in an easy to understand and succinct style.