Notes and Study material for Exams
Grants to Local Governments: A Vital Lifeline for Communities Local governments play a crucial role in providing essential services to their residents, ranging from public safety and infrastructure to education and social welfare. However, these services often come with significant financial burdens, especially in the face of limited tax revenue and increasing demands. Grants from … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Panchayat: Financing, Resource mobilization and devolution Sources of Funds The Amendments left important matters such as implementation, service delivery (including local capacity building) and transfer of responsibilities and powers to rural local bodies at the discretion of the state legislatures. Consequently, while expenditure responsibilities of local … Read more
Evolution of Public Administration as a discipline, new public administration There are five stages in the chronology of the evolution of Public Administration as a discipline; these stages are theoretically driven as encapsulated below: Stage 1: politics administration dichotomy (1887-1926) Stage 2: principles of administration (1927-1937) Stage 3: era of challenge (1938-1947) Stage 4: crises of … Read more
The Separation of Powers: A Cornerstone of Modern Governance The concept of the separation of powers, a fundamental principle of modern governance, is a cornerstone of democratic societies. It advocates for the division of governmental authority among distinct branches, each with its own specific functions and responsibilities. This division aims to prevent the concentration of … Read more
Sevottam Model: Enhancing Public Service Delivery The pursuit of efficient and effective public service delivery is a cornerstone of good governance. In India, the Sevottam Model, a comprehensive framework for public service excellence, has emerged as a potent tool for transforming the landscape of public service delivery. This article delves into the intricacies of the … Read more
Union Executive:-President The Union executive consists of the President, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. Powers and functions of The President of India The President is the head of the Indian State. He is the first citizen of India and acts as the symbol of unity, Integrity and solidarity of the nation. ARTICLE … Read more
Harnessing Technology for Governance: The Rise of E-Governance The 21st century has witnessed a profound transformation in the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. This transformation is largely driven by the rapid advancement of technology, which has permeated every aspect of our lives, including the realm of governance. E-governance, the … Read more
Immunization Programme in India was introduced in 1978 as ‘Expanded Programme of Immunization’ (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. In 1985, the programme was modified as ‘Universal Immunization Programme’ (UIP) to be implemented in phased manner to cover all districts in the country by 1989-90 with the one of … Read more
Outcome Budgeting: A Framework for Results-Oriented Public Spending Outcome budgeting is a modern approach to public finance that prioritizes the achievement of desired outcomes over the mere allocation of funds. It shifts the focus from inputs and activities to the impact of public spending on the lives of citizens. This approach aims to improve the … Read more
Reforming Bureaucracy to Strengthen Democracy: A Vital Path to Effective Governance The concept of democracy hinges on the principle of “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” However, the effectiveness of this ideal relies heavily on the efficient and responsive functioning of the bureaucratic machinery that translates the will of the people … Read more