Question Q.18GS2GS2
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 the context of challenges to good governance in India.
Main Body
World Bank defines good governance as management of resources & finances to optimize benefits for maximum number of people. True Test (1) Accountability: helps increase public trust & helps quick grievance redressal for CPGRMs. (2) Inclusivity: allows improvement based on feedback. => Good governance should include all sections for SC/ST women reservations in local bodies. => Women-specific programs for Andhra Pradesh Mahila Samatha Samiti APMS.
3Sustainable: ensures improved facilities for future generations. Environmental friendly for Meghalaya's Living root bridge. CHALLENGES (1) Corruption and lack of transparent audits for RTI as revealed Rs 194 crore inappropriation in Karnataka. (2) Lack of regional balance: Kerala & Bihar are on opposite ends of good governance. (3) Lack of environmental oversight: Shipping EIA even in important case Joshimath subsidence. (4) Lack of targeted schemes for target population subsidence.
5Lack of data-based decision making. WAY FORWARD (1) Digitization and recurrent audits for corruption: Direct Benefit Transfer. (2) Social audits: Meghalaya statutory law. (3) Inclusion of civil society: Meira Paibo Manipur. (4) Regional empowerment: Reviewing practices for Haryana's Random & Star Rating scheme for Panchayals. => Home, good governance is only possible with involvement of people & public authorities both.
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Conclusion
Home, good governance is only possible with involvement of people & public authorities both.
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Topper
PRASTUTI UPADHAYA
AIR 842024MGP
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance
Transparency and Accountability
Good Governance and Accountability
Writing Stats
210
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analytical
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