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Aniket Dnyaneshwar HirdeAIR 81· 2024

Question Q.6GS2GS2

हाल ही में एक राज्य में सामाजिक जवाबदेही कानून बनाने, को लेकर मांग बढ़ रही है। इस तरह का कानून कैसे अच्छे शासन और बढ़ी नागरिकों की भागीदारी को निर्णय लेने में लागत सकता है? टिप्पणी कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 10 अंक Recently demand has been rising in a state regarding the enactment of Social Accountability Law. How such a law can lead to good governance and boost citizens' participation in decision-making. Comment. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

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Main Body

Social Accountability Law refers to government agencies being directly accountable to public. Eg:- Social audit of MGNREGA.

Improved Governance, Citizen Participation

1Direct accountability ⇒ quicker actions by govt. Eg:- HoSankar initiative of Odisha government.
2Increased awareness among citizens about standard of service delivery, accountability measures, etc.
3Can lead to vising of on-ground issues directly.
4Increased focus on decentralized bodies (3rd tier) as they are closest to citizens.
5Reduced corruption, nepotism, etc. due to constant watch.
6Better utilization of initiatives like Citizen Charter, etc.

Way Ahead

1Empowering citizens: Citizen charters via cpppp, Jan Soochna Patra] (Rajasthan), etc.
2Training of civil servants to work with public & mist via Mission Kaarmayogi, public 1st visit via Mission Kaarmayogi.

Participative democracy can ensure equitable development of India by 2047. (SDG -15)

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Conclusion

Participative democracy can ensure equitable development of India by 2047. (SDG -15)

12 words

  • Clear definition at outset
  • Cites specific example (MGNREGA)
  • References state initiative (HoSankar, Odisha)
  • Structured approach to benefits
  • Comprehensive discussion of benefits
  • Mentions specific state initiatives (Jan Soochna Patra, Rajasthan)
  • References governance programs (Mission Kaarmayogi)
  • Links to SDG and Vision 2047
  • Discusses training and empowerment

Topper

Aniket Dnyaneshwar Hirde

AIR 812024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance

Transparency and Accountability

Social Accountability and Citizen Participation

Writing Stats

147

Total words

11

Paragraphs

Analytical

Tone