Government transparency and accountability

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Government transparency and accountability ABSTRACT: The Prime Minister is of the opinion that transparency and accountability are the two fundamental components of any pro-people government. Transparency and accountability not only establish a connection between the government and the public, but also ensure that they are an equal and integral part of the decision-making process. He exhibited a steadfast dedication to an open and transparent government during his four mandates as Chief Minister, which are a record. AC Chambers did not establish regulations and policies; rather, they were established by the populace. The draft policies were posted online for the public to provide feedback and suggestions. Simultaneously, initiatives like Garib Kalyan Melas guaranteed that the benefits of development were directly distributed to the impoverished without any red tape. Another example is the "One Day Governance" model, which emphasises the provision of time-bound services to citizens through the utilisation of e-governance infrastructure. The primary goal of this endeavour was to guarantee the provision of all government-to-citizen services that are outlined in the Citizens' Charter. The manner in which he implemented his strong commitment to transparency suggests that India's citizens will experience an era of open, transparent, and people-centric government. The Prime Minister is of the opinion that transparency and accountability are the two fundamental components of any pro-people government. Transparency and accountability not only establish a connection between the government and the public, but also ensure that they are an equal and integral part of the decision-making process. He consistently exhibited a strong dedication to an open and transparent government during his four mandates as Chief Minister, which are a record. AC Chambers did not establish regulations and policies; rather, they were established by the populace. The draft policies were posted online for the public to provide feedback and suggestions. Simultaneously, initiatives like the Garib Kalyan Mela helped ensure that the benefits of development were directly distributed to the impoverished without any red tape. Another example is the "One Day Governance" model, which emphasises the provision of time-bound services to citizens through the utilisation of e-governance infrastructure. The primary goal of this endeavour was to guarantee the provision of all services provided by the government to citizens that are outlined in the Citizens' Charter. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to transparency through his actions, which suggest that India is entering a new era of open, transparent, and people-centric government.

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In the sixty years since gaining independence from foreign domination, India, despite its expanding population, pervasive poverty, widespread illiteracy, and extraordinary diversity, has not only persevered within the democratic framework, notably in a tumultuous region, but can also justifiably claim substantial progress in agriculture and food production, science and technology, skilled workforce development, and higher education, among other fields of achievement. Despite these encouraging advancements, there are further domains in which India is falling behind as a nation. India, being classified as a developing nation, ranks 132 out of 175 countries in the UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI). In terms of global economic competitiveness, it is ranked 58th out of 53 nations according to the World Competitiveness Index. India's performance regarding corruption is notably poor, as it is positioned 66th out of 85 in the Corruption Perception Index by the German NGO Transparency International, which ranks countries based on perceived corruption levels. The aforementioned three indices directly influence governance. Government accountability and openness guarantee the exposure of misconduct and the prompt rectification of ineffective or detrimental policies. Research by Freedom House, including the report Freedom in the World, has recorded a worldwide deterioration in governmental accountability, transparency, and the rule of law, as authoritarian leaders disregard fundamental due process, exploit the judicial system to target dissenters, and sustain impunity for corruption and abuses of authority. Freedom House endorses local initiatives aimed at reinforcing the rule of law, eradicating torture, holding human rights violators accountable, and advancing judicial reforms. The national public information infrastructure must be enhanced and broadened through the development of information networks, facilitating increased access to digital information and the utilisation of information technology. It is essential to alter the mindset of government employees. This will be utilised to coordinate programs for orientation, training, and capacity enhancement. States may be encouraged to establish an unbiased public grievance redress authority to address claims of delays, harassment, and corruption. Moreover, a suitably transparent governance structure will enhance accountability. Transparency and accountability must be aligned with an organization's objective, which emphasises the attainment of public benefit. The evaluation studies included an assessment of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes based on several cross-sectional themes, including accountability and transparency mechanisms, technological utilisation, convergence, gender issues, social inclusion, regulatory frameworks, climate change, behavioural change, research and development, and private sector involvement. The assessment studies employed a mixed-method approach and underwent a review process that included consultations with NITI Aayog subject matter divisions, relevant Ministries and Departments, and external sector experts. DMEO conducted further secondary research for the cross-sectional study across sectors, and the findings were evaluated by domain experts to enhance the robustness of the evidence produced across the sectors.
, Claims:CLAIMS:
1. The measures for attaining 'good governance' proposed by international financing institutions are being implemented in the contexts of the Third World.
2. The notion is being promoted as a remedy for all political ailments affecting nations about democracy. Good governance is defined as a participative, consensus-driven, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective, and efficient government that operates under the rule of law.
3. The current government of the Third World is anticipated to progress in a particular way, clearly aligned with LPG.
4. The 'receiving' state no longer possesses the autonomy to determine its own model of good governance, which is dictated by its circumstances.
5. In the context of India, effective governance essentially entails transforming the current state-driven governance into market-oriented governance, which may be superficially presented as people-centric governance.
6. Good governance appears to be synonymous with effective government, as fundamental governmental functions are 'developmental'; however, it is evident that all governments also perform several critical non-developmental functions, such as national defence, diplomatic engagement, and the maintenance of domestic tranquilly and global order.

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