The NGOs and voluntary organizations are important for a vibrant economy. However, their role has come under scanner in recent times. In this context, highlight the need for self-regulatory guidelines and transparency mechanisms to restore the credibility of these organizations.

NGOs and voluntary organizations play a vital role in inclusive growth. Their importance has been highlighted in last mile delivery provided by them during Covid pandemic. However, some of these organizations have come under the scanner due to their alleged ..

Topics: GS-II: Pressure Groups and Formal Informal Associations • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The true potential of e-governance cannot be realized by solely focusing on the technological aspect, rather it involves ushering reforms in governance itself. Discussing the statement, suggest what should be done to address the situation.

E-governance involves delivery of government services to citizens through an electronic medium, ensuring transparency, speed, convenience and reducing instances of corruption and negative discretion. Need to usher reforms in governance: Lack of proper training of government officials. Reluctance to shift ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters • GS-II: E Governance Applications Models Successes Limitations Potential

Discuss the reasons for poor public service delivery in India. Also, suggest ways to make public service delivery more efficient.

Reasons for poor delivery outcomes: Lack of effective monetary mechanisms. Lack of grievance redressal mechanisms. Absence of standardized service delivery protocols. Jurisdictional overlap between implementing agencies. Corruption and misappropriation of funds. Lack of awareness among beneficiaries. Lack of effective citizen ..

Topics: GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States • GS-II: Social Sector Services Health • GS-II: Social Sector Services Education Human Resources • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The Aspirational District Programme not only mark a change in the policy focus from output to outcome but also from a top-down approach to a collaborative form of governance. Analyse.

The aspirational districts programme is an initiative to expedite the developmental outcomes in 114 most backward districts on a wide range of socio-economic parameters. From output to outcome: Goals aligned on detailed outcomes rather than merely on scale & output. ..

Topics: GS-II: Devolution of Powers and Finances Up to Local Levels • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The public intent data can transform public sector by harnessing the power of data for development. In this context, highlight its importance and the challenges associated with its wide scale use.

The Public intent data refers to the data collected with the intent of serving the public good by gauging public opinion on wide ranging issues to make informed decision. It has the ability to bring value to development by holding ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The reforms and decision-making of government can be greatly improved and accelerated with the help of cabinet committees. Critically evaluate.

The Cabinet committees refer to the group comprised of PM and select council of ministers, who collectively take key executive decisions. The 44th amendment made the president, bound by cabinet advice. Role Performed: All central government decisions are taken by ..

Topics: GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters