हाल ही में एक राज्य में सामाजिक जवाबदेही कानून बनाने को लेकर मांग उठ रही है. इस तरह का कानून किस प्रकार सुशासन की ओर ले जा सकता है और निर्णय लेने में नागरिकों की भागीदारी को कैसे बढ़ावा दे सकता है? टिप्पणी कीजिए। 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.
Introduction
India's rank in Democracy Index (by Economist Intelligence Unit) has heralded a review of our 'Social accountability'. It is placed 52 and there is dearth of citizen centric participation.
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Main Body
LAW CAN LEAD TO GOOD GOVERNANCE:-
8 Principles by UNDP can be achieved with law: Transparency, Accountability, Efficiency, Ethical Governance, Innovation, Rule of Law, Participatory Democracy, Consensus oriented approach
The law can aid in the above:-
LAW LEADS TO CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:-
However some caution is needed:-
a) Law must be simple and comprehensive
b) Enforceability should not be tokenised by lack of political will
c) POLITICAL LITERACY is needed to be boosted.
Conclusion
Way Forward: Social Accountability Law can be a 'moral control of political democracy' (MODERN) in hands of people. This can ensure a resilient government in partnership with people.
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Diagram
Octagon diagram showing 8 principles by UNDP: Transparency, Accountability, Efficiency, Ethical Governance, Innovation, Rule of Law, Participatory Democracy, Consensus oriented approach
Eshani Anand
Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance
Transparency and Accountability
Social Accountability Law
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