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The Prismatic-Sala Model and Bureaucratic Functioning in India: An Assessment of Formalism, Heterogeneity, and Administrative Transformation

Author(s) Dr. Amrita Chaudhary
Country India
Abstract The administrative systems of developing countries often exhibit unique characteristics that distinguish them from those of developed nations. Fred W. Riggs' Prismatic-Sala Model remains one of the most influential frameworks for understanding the complexities of governance and bureaucracy in transitional societies. The model explains how traditional and modern structures coexist within developing countries, creating administrative challenges characterized by formalism, heterogeneity, and overlapping functions. India, as one of the world's largest democracies and a rapidly developing nation, provides a compelling case for examining the relevance of Riggs' framework. This paper analyzes the applicability of the Prismatic-Sala Model to contemporary Indian bureaucracy by assessing the persistence of formalism and heterogeneity and evaluating the extent of administrative transformation brought about by reforms, digital governance, and globalization. The study argues that although India has undergone significant administrative modernization since independence, many prismatic characteristics continue to shape bureaucratic behavior and governance outcomes. The paper concludes that Riggs' model remains a valuable analytical tool for understanding the interaction between social structures and administrative systems in India.
Keywords Prismatic-Sala Model, Fred W. Riggs, Indian Bureaucracy, Formalism, Heterogeneity, Administrative Transformation
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-06-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.82092
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