Governance

Citizen Charter, transparency, accountability and other aspects

• Critically analyse recent Initiatives taken to enhance transparency in public administration in India.

E-governance

• Citizen participation is key to the success of e-governance initiatives in rural India. Comment.
• What are the various ways in which emerging technologies can be utilised by civil servants in ensuring efficient public service delivery and affecting change in India?
• What role can open data play in promoting transparency and accountability in e-governance in India? What are the challenges in ensuring the quality and reliability of open data in the country?

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

• A reformed system of recruitment, training and evaluation needs to be put in place to take forward the development of a highly efficient and accountable civil service. Discuss in the context of India.

Local Governance

• Despite reforms by the Central and state governments to overhaul the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), several challenges remain with regard to their efficient functioning. Elucidate.
• Stating the sources of finance for local self-governments in India, suggest ways to strengthen their financial position.
• The limited revenue generation capacity of municipal corporations has increased their dependence on taxes and grants from the states. What are the issues associated with this trend? What measures are required to improve the finances of the municipal corporations in India?

Government Policies in Various Sectors

• Reforming entrance exams in India by enhancing security, transparency, and equity is essential to prevent violations and ensure a fair and effective system that will protect the future of students. Analyse.