Question Q4(a)GS4GS2
What do you understand by the term 'probity in governance'? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of ethical public administration.
Main Body
Probity in governance implies the following integrated integrity along with upholding sense of policy delivery competency to the public
Probity act as foundation of ethical public administration
1Bring honesty in the public servant - Corruption reduced under 37/145 in Corruption Perception Index
2Ensure enough Accountability through legislative governance
3Through transparency - Public trust
4If held to genuate public interest for the administration.
5Credibility of the institution gets enhanced.
6Organizational discipline is maintained.
7Institutional integrity is shared across the hierarchy eg: V.Saksena's model of docuring net assets in public domain.
The Probity ensure good governance and uphold the highest ethical civil services.
108 words9 paragraphs
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- Clear definition of probity
- Links probity to concrete outcomes
- Mentions measurable indicators (CPI)
- Comprehensive framework listing multiple dimensions
- References institutional examples (V. Saksena model)
Topper
MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAH
AIR 3822025
Subject & Paper
GS4GS2
Topic
Probity in Governance
Ethical Public Administration
Foundation of Integrity in Government
Writing Stats
108
Total words
9
Paragraphs
analytical
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