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VIKASAIR 27· 2025

Question 3GS2GS2

Civil services should focus more on the outcomes rather than on strict adherence to internal procedures. Critically examine.

Open scan (p.5)

Introduction

Civil services was disrobed as 'used home of Index [&] by states' Patch to ensure uniform government & unity of India.

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Main Body

Civil services was disrobed as 'used home of Index [&] by states' Patch to ensure uniform government & unity of India.

Focus on outcome based Governance:

(A) Results in overall wellfare of the people and selects in development.

2Output-focussed structure like offices in schools but outcomes-focus on real impact (E.B) merge[?] in educational qualifications
2From efficient & effective utilization of resources & prevention of leakages & corruption

(A) Government has also shifted to outcome-budgeted instead of performance budget for a good analysis

Adherence to strict internal procedures:

(A) Red Tapism & Bureaucratic hurdles

2Siluo working & Mismanagement and strict hierarchy results 'in inefficiencies'
3Departmentalism can lead to a fragmented approach.
4Weberian Model of rigid internal procedure prevents innovation out of box thinking
5focusses more on outputs than setimes

way ahead:

1New civil service towards focussing on outcomes & people participation
2Nubian fumarole for a flexible, symmetric dynamic civil service
3Public Safety of India will act as 'ambassadors' from Juries in India

Today ahead:

1New civil services invest focusing on outcomes & people participation
2Nubian fumarole for a flexible, symmetric dynamic civil service
3Public Safety of India will act as 'ambassadors' from Juries in India
206 words9 paragraphs
  • Discussion of shift to outcome-based budgeting
  • Reference to overall welfare focus
  • Discussion of Weberian model
  • Identification of specific issues like red tapism

Topper

VIKAS

AIR 272025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Civil Services Reform

Outcome-focused governance vs procedural adherence

Writing Stats

227

Total words

9

Paragraphs

analytical

Tone