"Why should a man be moral? Because it strengthens his will." - Swami Vivekanand. In this perspective, discuss the significance of morality for bringing efficiency and effectiveness in public administration. Do you think moral rigidity can be a hindrance in good governance?

Swamiji has been a proponent of an ethical life, tolerance and humanity as a basis of one's morality.

SIGNIFICANCE:

1. Inclusive growth: can be enabled through the idea of empathy that foster shared growth of all.

2. Managing discretion: becomes easy through morality.

eg: Gandhiji's Talisman.

1. Rational use of resources: leading to good governance and promote efficiency.

eg: IAS Saurabh Gasawat acting as a radiologist on holidays for ultrasound at hospitals.

④ Go beyond the duty to bring change. (eg): IAS Parameswaran Iyer stepping into toilet pit himself to change mindset.

Morality rigidity as hindrance to good governance When we focus overly on a specific moral is called moral rigidity. (eg): relentless pursuit of case confidentiality This can harm good governance which demands responsiveness and transparency in general sense.

Morality has to be 'guided by rationality' to ensure ethical governance.