Discuss the relationship between political economy and economic development in India. How do political institutions influence economic policies and outcomes?
But, the recent policy of the Indian administration has been for transparency, accountability and efficiency of the public administration service delivery which has been partial success. Positive Results: Digitalization The Digital India has brought about e-governance in this sense, which is in factRead more
But, the recent policy of the Indian administration has been for transparency, accountability and efficiency of the public administration service delivery which has been partial success.
Positive Results:
Digitalization
The Digital India has brought about e-governance in this sense, which is in fact a step up in the way services are extended. Previously, in services such as passport applications, tax filing services, a lot of queues and personal interaction are eliminated through online mediums thus minimizing corruption.
-Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs): The DBTs enhanced accountability because payments of subsidies in cash directly to the beneficiary minimized corruption and leakages.
Citizen-centric Services: The feel of delivering public services led to the introduction of single window clearances and online complaints handling mechanism which increases accountability and transparency.
Adverse Consequences:
-Consolidation of Power: Some reforms have been observed as centralizing authority and rendering states and local bodies more subservient hindering efficient delivery of services and Local Decentralisation responsiveness to local realities.
-Digital Divide: It also means that through digital divide some part of society excluded from attaining online services and thereby the fruits of e-governance cannot be reaped as far as increase in transparency and accountability is concerned.
-Implementation Gaps: Often there are delays between the announcement of a policy and its implementation because of some bureaucratic hurdles and lack of sufficient resource.
All in all, while coming up with the recent policies, there are still challenges that exist. To realize efficiency, accountability , and transparency in public administration in India, these three pillars of strengthening implementation, the digital divide, and decentralization of power shall act as the supports.
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It is important that questions for administrative reformation are raised so that there is competent and proper stewardship. They seeks to increase efficiency in service delivery enhance probity and increase citizen’s satisfaction. Impact of Recent Reforms: Contemporary changes in the hierarchical InRead more
It is important that questions for administrative reformation are raised so that there is competent and proper stewardship. They seeks to increase efficiency in service delivery enhance probity and increase citizen’s satisfaction.
Impact of Recent Reforms:
Contemporary changes in the hierarchical Indian administrations have been very effective as far as accountability, transparency and improved efficiency is concerned. Some of the examples are:
Right to Information (RTI) Act: It has given the citizens a right to access information that is in possession of public authorities. The latter has enhanced more negative investigations of governments offices and reduced cases of embezzlement.
E-Governance Initiatives: The implementation of e-governance has had the effects of rationalizing procedures, minimizing the use of papers, and enhancing provision. Digital India has made many services available to the citizens without the interference in between causing delay and corruption.
-Direct Benefit Transfer: With the help of the DBT schemes, the issue of satisfaction has been dealt with without creating more leakages while on the other side ensuring that the real beneficiaries of such benefits actually received them are well benefitted. : There is a significant openness and accountability in programs governing social welfare.
-Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Citizens: In this process, the grievance redressal mechanisms have abdicated the powers to raise grievances and demands for the purpose of seeking redress; to the citizens.
However, there’s not all good. Change processes are always confronted with many challenges from bureaucratic constraints and political dynamics. To further strengthen governance, the following needs to be done:
-Strengthening Institutions: Organization of institutions such as Lokpal and Lokayukta which have to do with eradication of corruption so that they can be effective.
-Capacity Building: Building human capital of public servants to meet new challenges and to work more effectively and efficiently and acquire improved professional knowledge and skills.
-Citizen Participation: Interaction of citizens in decision making in governance through consultations.
-Technology Adoption: The use of technology in solving work problems and improving on efficiencies.
-Accountability and Performance Measurement: Adoption of proper performance indicators that will be instrumental in ensuring officials deliver as required.
Solving these challenges and persisting with reforms would mean that India strengthens its governance and enhances the quality of life for its residents.
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