Managing conflicts of interest in both the public and private sectors has become a major governance issue world-wide. Discuss in context of India, how such conflict can be resolved.

Conflict of interest is a situation in which a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity. The deteriorating standards of governance have been a cause of concern for India. ..

Why it is said that there is under reporting of crimes in India?

It is argued that the official statistics with respect to crime in India is difficult to believe for several reasons. This is attributed to under-reporting and errors in data management. Under Reporting of Crime? If we go by the official ..

How India can ensure the outcomes of Swacch Bharat Mission remain sustainable?

Cleanliness and sanitation were central to Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of free India. The vision has been pursued by the governments in free India have pursued zealously along with good housing and access to clean water. The sanitation efforts received much ..

Analyse the concerns regarding Public procurement and steps taken by the Government to improve the system of procurement.

Public procurement is the purchase by governments and state-owned enterprises of goods, services and works. There are many inequities and illegalities in public procurement. All of them must be tackled to improve the system. �Concerns: There are many Charges of ..

How the Mo Sarkar provides for enhancing the accountability of governance?

On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the government of Odisha launched the Mo Sarkar programme to enhance the accountability of governance. About the Programme In the initial phase of the programme Chief Minister himself will be ..

The government should use the cess proceeds and publish an annual account of how they have been spent. Examine.

The season of filing tax returns enumerates the accountability of the private sector towards the government. The season also brings to light the sense of accounting and accountability for the citizens. Thus, the same principles need to be applied to ..

What are the methods used by the Farmers organizations to influence the policy- makers in India and how effective are these methods?

Farmers Organisations have adopted a wide range of methods to influence policymakers: Prayers and Petitions These Organisations through prayers and petitions to the legislators and executive draw attentions towards various demands. Ex: Meeting Finance Minister during pre-budget discussions. Protests and ..

What are the proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act? Do they defeat the very purpose of the legislation? Discuss critically.

The Whistle Blowers act 2011 provides for receiving and enquiring into public interest disclosures against corruption or misuse of power by public servant. Provisions of Whistle Blowers Amendment bill 2015: Bill prohibits reporting corruption related disclosures if the it falls ..

What are the exemptions under RTI Act? How do these exemptions impact the citizen's fundamental right to information?

Right to information act 2005 provides for timely disclosure of information by citizens from both central and State Public Authorities. The act seeks to empower citizens and promote accountability and transparency. The exemptions under RTI Act Section 24of the RTI ..

Why air links have shrunk in recent times from the north-eastern regions of India?

The new foundation stone for the first civilian airport in Arunachal Pradesh has been laid very recently. Meanwhile, several airline flight operators decided to suspend their operation in the adverse northeastern region. The flagship program of the government of India, ..