Question Q.18 (continued continuation)GS2GS2
The true test of good governance is the degree to which it ensures accountability towards citizens and delivers on the promise of sustainable and inclusive human development. Discuss in context of challenges to good governance in India.
Main Body
Sustainability and inclusivity 1. Poverty alleviation programs to promote inclusive growth eg. PM-KISAN, MNREGA 2. Use of e-technology for good governance and financial inclusion (eg. DigiLocker) 3. Evidence backed policy making to ensure effective governance and inclusion (eg. Agristack, eggsherd) 4. Inclusion of various vulnerable section of society (Women CSDP, rural children, disabled) in service deliveryeg. one nation one ration card, unified portal for schemes etc. Challenges to good governance in India: 1. Corruption due to 'cash based' mindset (Verma committee memo study) 2. Top-down policy through 'janchain' approach reduces effectiveness 3. Insufficient leash to checks and balances (eg. social audit / citizen charter not enforceable) 4. Constraint transfers deter long term planning (SUPRO survey) Potential way ahead: 1. Increase use of e-gov across schemes (only MNREGA, PDS currently) 2. Code of ethics for civil servants (IMD ARC) 3. Mid-career training and upskilling (Suverdanath Committee) 4. Legal backing to citizen charter with tech integration
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Topper
MUDITA BANSAL
AIR 442024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
15. Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance
Citizens Charters
Citizens Charters
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