Introduction The Vice President of India holds a significant constitutional position, serving as the second-highest authority in the country. The office is primarily associated with the parliamentary framework, as the Vice President functions as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and steps in as the Acting President when required. While the role is largely…
Introduction The Vice President of India holds a significant constitutional position, serving as the second-highest office in the country. The role is primarily ceremonial and legislative, with the Vice President acting as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and stepping in as the Acting President when required. However, compared to the President and Prime…
Introduction The civil services form the backbone of any democratic nation, playing a crucial role in governance and public administration. One of the most revered and fundamental qualities of civil services is neutrality. The concept of neutrality ensures that civil servants function with impartiality, objectivity, and non-partisanship, serving the government of the day without bias…
Introduction The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India plays a pivotal role in upholding and protecting human rights in the country. Established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, the NHRC serves as an independent statutory body tasked with safeguarding the fundamental rights of individuals. Its primary mission…
Introduction Leadership in public administration is fundamentally about service to society. Public administrators are responsible for making policy decisions, implementing government programs, and ensuring the well-being of citizens. However, leadership in this domain comes with complex ethical dilemmas. These dilemmas arise from conflicts between personal values, organizational policies, political influences, and public expectations. Ethical leadership…
Introduction Civil servants play a crucial role in governance, ensuring the effective implementation of policies, maintaining public trust, and upholding the rule of law. Their conduct directly impacts the efficiency, fairness, and integrity of the government. To ensure ethical and effective public administration, civil servants must adhere to a set of foundational values that guide…
Introduction Civil services play a crucial role in governance, ensuring the smooth implementation of policies and administration of public affairs. As the backbone of a nation’s governance structure, civil servants are expected to uphold high ethical standards, demonstrating impartiality and commitment in their duties. These two values are fundamental to a just and efficient civil…
Introduction Corruption is one of the most pressing challenges in governance, undermining public trust and hindering national development. In many countries, including India, prosecuting corrupt government officials requires prior sanction from the government or a competent authority. While this provision is intended to protect honest officials from frivolous accusations and politically motivated harassment, it has…
Introduction Governance is the backbone of a democratic system, and transparency is a critical factor in ensuring good governance. The Right to Information (RTI) is a legal mechanism that empowers citizens to access government information, thereby enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. RTI serves as a powerful tool against corruption, inefficiency, and bureaucratic secrecy, fostering…
E-Governance, which refers to the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by government agencies to provide services to citizens, has emerged as one of the most transformative reforms in the public administration of India. The core aim of e-governance is to make government services more accessible, efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric. As India continues to…