Transparency: Openness in government functioning, facilitated by laws like the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005, ensuring public access to information.

Accountability: Holding public officials and institutions responsible for their actions, decisions, and outcomes, often through mechanisms like audits, parliamentary oversight, and citizen feedback.

Rule of Law: Ensuring that laws are applied fairly, consistently, and impartially to all citizens and institutions, preventing arbitrary exercise of power.

Participation: Encouraging active involvement of citizens and civil society in decision-making processes, policy formulation, and implementation.

Responsiveness: Government institutions and processes serving all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe and addressing their needs effectively.

Effectiveness and Efficiency: Producing results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of available resources.

Equity and Inclusiveness: Ensuring that all members of society, especially vulnerable groups, have opportunities to improve their well-being and feel they have a stake.

Institutional mechanisms ensuring accountability include the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Lokpal and Lokayuktas, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), and various Parliamentary Committees.

E-governance initiatives aim to improve service delivery, reduce corruption, and enhance transparency and efficiency through digital platforms.

Citizen Charters define service standards and grievance redressal mechanisms for public services.

Transparency: Openness in government functioning, facilitated by laws like the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005, ensuring public access to information.

Accountability: Holding public officials and institutions responsible for their actions, decisions, and outcomes, often through mechanisms like audits, parliamentary oversight, and citizen feedback.

Rule of Law: Ensuring that laws are applied fairly, consistently, and impartially to all citizens and institutions, preventing arbitrary exercise of power.

Participation: Encouraging active involvement of citizens and civil society in decision-making processes, policy formulation, and implementation.

Responsiveness: Government institutions and processes serving all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe and addressing their needs effectively.

Effectiveness and Efficiency: Producing results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of available resources.

Equity and Inclusiveness: Ensuring that all members of society, especially vulnerable groups, have opportunities to improve their well-being and feel they have a stake.

Institutional mechanisms ensuring accountability include the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Lokpal and Lokayuktas, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), and various Parliamentary Committees.

E-governance initiatives aim to improve service delivery, reduce corruption, and enhance transparency and efficiency through digital platforms.

Citizen Charters define service standards and grievance redressal mechanisms for public services.