Governance

2nd ARC Recommendations The civil services must maintain their political neutrality and impartiality. The political executive and the civil services bear equal responsibility for this. This feature should be addressed in both the Ministerial Code of Ethics and the Code … Continue reading →

Cadre-Based Civil Service A cadre is a small, well-trained group of people who serve as the foundational members of a military, political, or commercial organization. After being chosen, candidates in All India Services are assigned cadres according to their qualifications, … Continue reading →

Constitutional Provisions Related to Civil Services Part XIV– Services under the Union and States (Article 308-323) Articles 53 and 154– Executive power of Union and State Article 309– Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving Union or State Article … Continue reading →

What is E-Governance? “E-governance” or “electronic governance” refers to the idea of using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve and streamline government service delivery, boost productivity, and raise transparency in how the government operates. Benefits of E-Governance 24/7 Access … Continue reading →

What is a Social Audit? A social audit is a process that people use to analyze and appraise their social, economic, and environmental circumstances. It entails the proactive involvement of citizens in the observation and assessment of public services and … Continue reading →

What is it? The Sevottam model serves as a tool for assessing the efficiency of internal processes and their effect on service delivery quality. The Sevottam model aims to ensure efficient governance by enforcing the Citizens’ Charter, establishing and implementing … Continue reading →

What is it? The citizen’s charter is a document that outlines a government department’s or organization’s commitment to providing services to residents. It acts as a platform for transparency and accountability, defining the service delivery standards, the time range for … Continue reading →

What is it? The RTI Act came into force with effect from October 2005. RTI is an act of the parliament of India which sets out the principles and techniques in regards to citizens’ right to information. It supplanted the … Continue reading →

Who is a Whistleblower? A whistleblower is someone who exposes or reports unlawful, unethical, or fraudulent practices within an organization. This individual, who is frequently an employee or an insider, comes forward to expose wrongdoing, misbehavior, or malpractices that may … Continue reading →

What is it? An important piece of legislation that addresses corruption at the highest levels of government in India is the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which establishes an independent ombudsman called the Lokpal at the central level and the … Continue reading →