Question 6GS2GS2
A system of thinking and working in silos is characteristic of Indian mind-set. Discuss in the context of public services in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Compartmentalization or working in silos in characteristics of Indian mind service. It refers to absence of information sharing, coordination and expectation among horizontalized departments.
24 words
Main Body
Factors behind poor governance
1Delays in decision making, implementation of policies. There is no single authority that takes decisions
2Duplication of efforts and hence wastage of public resources
3Frame scheme could be placed under ministry & Transport, Research and Infrastructure.
3Leads to lack of transparency and accountability as everyone passes the buck
4Decreased oversight due to absence of non-sharing of leakages & corruption arbitrary use of power
Ways Forward
1Promote integrated approach
2Problem-specific making groups
3Lateral entry as the Q. Laitu... administration departments difficult
4Promotion of ICT & for HOTA benefits
Demands of governance are changing. Today's India required a faster, agile responsive civil services that ensures a coordinated and integrated approach to governance issues.
124 words4 paragraphs
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Examiner score
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Topper
Hrishikesh Rajendra
AIR 612419
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues
Public Service Delivery
Poor Governance and Silo Mentality
Writing Stats
148
Total words
4
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone