Good Governance
- The concept of good governance existed even during the days of Chanakya. He had mentioned it elaborately in Arthashastra.
- Citizen’s centric administration lies on the foundation of good governance.
Attributes
Good governance is made up of the following 8 attributes.
- Accountable
- Transparent
- Responsive
- Participatory
- Consensus Oriented
- Follows Rule of Law
- Effective and efficient
- Equitable and Inclusive.
Main Pillars of Good Governance
- Good governance aims at providing public services effectively, efficiently, and equitably to the citizens. Good governance aims at providing an environment in which all citizens irrespective of caste, class, and gender can develop to their full potential.
- Ethos (of service to the citizens)
- Ethics (Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency)
- Equity (Treating all citizens alike with empathy for weaker sections)
- Efficiency (Speedy and effective delivery of service without harassment and using ICT increasingly).