What do you understand by the term 'probity in governance'? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of ethical public administration.

Probity in governance means 'Utmost Integrity' with highest standards of integrity across time and place. Probity as the foundation of Ethical public administration: (1) Integrity of action for accountability (9) - Sec 1 disclosure of RTI. (2) Ethical leadership in organization for leading the team with moral vision (9) - G. Sreedharan in Metros. (3) Appropriateness of fund usage by public offices for public welfare (9) - (E-PES). (4) Collegiality across different departments with agencies & independence.