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Prajnanandan Giri

Question 18GS2GS1

Neo-Liberal reforms and globalization have deeply transformed the institutions of the welfare state and set the ground bore a new type of civil services. In this context examine the challenges faced in service delivery and suggest adequate reforms.

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Introduction

Neo-liberal reforms of 1991 and subsequent globalization have retrormed the role of government from service provider to facilitator of services. This has demanded significant change in the civil services and service delivery.

32 words

Main Body

Challenges faced by civil services in service delivery :

1. Red-tapism — Delay in complex bureaucratic processes

2. Colonial attitude — Bureaucrats' behaviour towards citizens remained like colonial period.

3. Inefficient service deliveryCorruption & leakages
4. Lack of capacity building trainingunaware about new technology, digital illiteracy etc.

5. General nature of civil service while globalization demands specialist service

6. Goal displacementMore focus on ruler regulations than objective of a service.

Reforms required —

1. Hota committee suggested for domain specialization after 15 years of service.

2. Capacity building training

E.g. Mission Karmayogi

3. Use of e-Governance tools like CPGRAMS, UMANG app etc.

108 words10 paragraphs
  • Connects historical context (1991 reforms) to current issues
  • Identifies multiple layers of challenges
  • Clear definition of role transformation

Topper

Prajnanandan Giri

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Civil services and governance reforms

Service delivery challenges in post-liberalization era

Writing Stats

140

Total words

10

Paragraphs

analytical and critical

Tone