Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity
6. The term ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’ though appear alike, mean different in our society. In this context, compare and contrast these terms in the light of governance structure in India. (250 words)
Reference: governance in India Lakshmikant
Why the question:
The question aims to discuss and differentiate the terms ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss and differentiate the terms ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’.
Directive:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Explain that the term ‘governance’, ‘good governance’ and ‘ethical governance’ appears to be used interchangeably and are intrinsically interlinked. Yet, each of them signifies different meaning in their own sense.
Body:
Define all the three terms first, clearly and precisely.
Governance is the exercise of economic, political and administrative authority to manage a country’s affairs.
Then move onto explain what good governance implies. Explain how it is different from governance.the word ‘good governance’ implies responsive, accountable, sustainable and efficient administration at all levels. Further, transparency, accountability, rule of law, principle of subsidiarity and citizen first form basics of good governance. For ex.- delivery of services like PDS shall be quick, devoid of middlemen, reach even the most marginalized at minimum cost.
Explain what you understand by ethical governance and give examples to differentiate the three terms.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the need for the Governance to be good as well as ethical.
