The present book attempts to discuss some of the critical emerging concerns of different states and the 21st century challenges to administration system of different states in India. The range of issues chosen have been critically examined both from historical perspective and an in-depth analysis of the various parameters involved with some fresh thinking and insights with a view to offer some related suggestions to resolve some of the in build problems in the different states and district and their implications for the body politics and civil society as a whole. It is believed that the book will be useful to both the students and practitioners of state and district administration, and would serve as a reference book to encourage further debate and discussions amongst the academics intellectuals and policy makers in India and abroad.