Vice-President Stresses Quality Civil Services for 'Viksit Bharat' Vision
Vice-President highlights quality civil services as crucial for India's 'Viksit Bharat' development goal.
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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the critical role of high-quality civil services in achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) vision by 2047. Speaking at the 25th National Conference on e-Governance, he underscored the need for transparency, accountability, and efficient public service delivery. The Vice-President highlighted that good governance, enabled by a robust and ethical civil service, is fundamental to India's progress.
He also stressed the importance of leveraging digital infrastructure and technology to enhance governance and ensure that public services reach every citizen effectively. This aligns with the government's broader agenda of administrative reforms and citizen-centric governance.
Key Facts
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized quality civil services for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047
Stressed transparency, accountability, efficient public service delivery
Spoke at 25th National Conference on e-Governance
UPSC Exam Angles
Constitutional provisions related to civil services (Articles 308-323, All India Services).
Principles of good governance (transparency, accountability, rule of law, citizen-centricity).
Administrative reforms in India (various ARC reports, committees, recent initiatives).
Role of technology and e-governance in public administration.
Ethics and integrity in public service.
Vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and its pillars.
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Vice-President's Vision: Civil Services for Viksit Bharat
This mind map illustrates the interconnectedness of the Vice-President's emphasis on quality civil services, e-governance, and the overarching 'Viksit Bharat' vision, as highlighted in the news.
Viksit Bharat Vision 2047
- ●Viksit Bharat Vision 2047
- ●Quality Civil Services
- ●e-Governance
- ●Vice-President's Emphasis
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Background
The concept of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047, coinciding with 100 years of India's independence, is a long-term vision articulated by the Prime Minister. It encompasses economic growth, social progress, good governance, and environmental sustainability.
The role of civil services has historically been central to India's administration and development, from the colonial 'steel frame' to independent India's nation-building efforts. Various administrative reforms commissions (ARCs) and committees have periodically reviewed and recommended changes to enhance their effectiveness.
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Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the All India Services and administrative reforms in India: 1. The power to create an All India Service rests solely with the Parliament, requiring a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha. 2. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC) recommended a comprehensive code of ethics for civil servants. 3. 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 envisions India as a developed nation with a strong emphasis on economic growth, social progress, and good governance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Statement 1 is correct. Article 312 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to create All India Services if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution declaring it necessary or expedient in the national interest. Statement 2 is correct. The 2nd ARC, in its 4th report 'Ethics in Governance', indeed recommended a comprehensive code of ethics for civil servants. Statement 3 is correct. The 'Viksit Bharat' vision encompasses multiple dimensions beyond just economic growth, including social progress, environmental sustainability, and good governance, aiming for a holistic development by 2047.
2. In the context of e-Governance and public service delivery in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) was launched with the vision of 'Public Services Closer Home'. 2. UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) provides a single platform for accessing various government services from central and state departments. 3. DigiLocker is an initiative under the Digital India program that allows citizens to store and access digital copies of their documents, eliminating the need for physical documents. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Statement 1 is correct. The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), launched in 2006, indeed had the vision of 'Public Services Closer Home' and aimed to make all government services accessible to the common man. Statement 2 is correct. UMANG is a key initiative to provide a single, unified, secure, and multi-channel mobile platform for accessing a multitude of government services. Statement 3 is correct. DigiLocker is a flagship initiative under the Digital India program, providing a secure cloud-based platform for issuance and verification of documents and certificates, reducing the reliance on physical documents.
3. Which of the following is NOT a universally accepted principle of 'Good Governance' as often discussed in public administration?
- A.Responsiveness
- B.Equity and Inclusiveness
- C.Centralization of Authority
- D.Transparency and Accountability
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Answer: C
Good governance, as defined by various international bodies and public administration scholars, emphasizes principles like responsiveness, equity and inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, rule of law, effectiveness and efficiency, participation, and consensus orientation. Centralization of authority is generally seen as contrary to the principles of good governance, which often advocates for decentralization and participatory decision-making to bring governance closer to the people and enhance responsiveness.
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