Ensuring transparency and accountability in government organizations of India is essential for promoting good governance and building public trust. Discuss
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Topic: accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance;
7. Ensuring transparency and accountability in government organizations of India is essential for promoting good governance and building public trust. Discuss. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of the question: To write about ways to build and maintain a culture of accountability in government organisations Directive: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start by defining transparency. Body: First. Write about how it transparency and accountability are not prioritised in government offices. Next, with relevant examples elaborate on how an culture of accountability can be instilled – citizen charters, RTI, Reward & Recognition, Autonomy & Trust, Feedback & Coaching, communication etc. Conclusion: Complete the answer writing about the link between accountability and efficiency. Tags: accountability.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about ways to build and maintain a culture of accountability in government organisations
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining transparency.
First. Write about how it transparency and accountability are not prioritised in government offices.
Next, with relevant examples elaborate on how an culture of accountability can be instilled – citizen charters, RTI, Reward & Recognition, Autonomy & Trust, Feedback & Coaching, communication etc.
Conclusion:
Complete the answer writing about the link between accountability and efficiency.