Synopsis This book attempts to study the efforts of the state government in strengthening the planning process at grassroots level, with special reference to Tamil Nadu. Finding out the extent to which planning is initiated from below by the panchayats with the participation of people. It also examines how the planning process is initiated by the panchayats and with whose support. Also, it analyses the implications of the intervention of the government and other agencies in the planning process at the grassroots. The book is useful for researchers, policy-makers and development workers.