GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What do you understand by the term 'probity in governance'? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of ethical public administration.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017

Probity in GovernanceAccountability and Ethical GovernanceIntegrityCivil Service Values

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

Gaurav KumarAIR 34 · CSE 2017 · 137 wordsTheir whole copy

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Probity is constant & enduring uprightness of character & sustained honesty. (eg) Ashok Khemka - 57 times transfer.

Probity as foundation of ethical pub. administration:

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  1. Role modelling : Work culture & remain motivated, seeing to an ethical role model. (eg) SEC activism → TN Seshan

  2. Efficient service delivery : humane face while delivering services (eg) IAS Shashank Ma - Community nutrition in Mizoram

  3. Public trust & credibility increase (eg) Smita Sabarwal - Fund your city campaign

  4. Reduces the threat of political pressure → 'Unbecoming of IAS', as signal of probity as 'green' flag.

  5. Innovation & fair use of discretion (eg) Ias Awanish Sharan - Bike Ambulance

  6. Reduces chances of red tapism & Corruption (eg) lack of probity < Ias pooja singhal cash scam

  7. Ethical governance based on 'Loksangrahe'

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& 'Ramrajya'

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