GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

"Probity in governance is an essential and vital requirement for an efficient and effective system of governance and for socio-economic development." Discuss the statement with examples.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025

Probity in GovernanceAccountability and Ethical GovernanceIntegrity

Syllabus: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

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The toppers’ answers

Ishan BhatnagarAIR 5 · CSE 2025 · 92 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Probity in governance means the integrity of government processes which should be geared towards transparency and upholding the public good.

Integral for efficient & effective governance

Body · points

  1. Probity in procurement process → resource use efficiency. eg MMDR Act

  2. Responsiveness & grievance redressal → tailored solutions → enhanced effectivenes. eg millets in PDS to address hidden hunger.

Sine qua non for social developmt

1> Probity → transparency : (i) justice to victims. eg rape investigation (ii) redistribution through welfare eg MANREGA (iii) Plugging leakage → benefit reaches intended beneficiary - eg DBT.

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