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Citizen-Centric Administration: A Path to Enhanced Public Service The modern citizen demands more than just efficient and effective public services. They crave a personalized, responsive, and transparent experience that prioritizes their needs and empowers them to actively participate in shaping the services they receive. This shift in expectations has given rise to the concept of … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Transparency International (TI) is an international non-governmental organization which is based in Berlin, Germany, and was founded in 1993. Its nonprofit purpose is to take action to combat global Corruption and prevent criminal activities arising from corruption. It publishes for example the Global Corruption Barometer and … Read more
Citizen Charter The Citizens’ Charter is an instrument which seeks to make an organization transparent, accountable and citizen friendly. A Citizens’ Charter is basically a set of commitments made by an organization regarding the standards of service which it delivers. Every citizens’ charter has several essential components to make it meaningful; the first … Read more
The Gatekeepers of Public Service: A Deep Dive into Public Service Commissions Public service commissions (PSCs) are often the unsung heroes of government, playing a crucial role in ensuring a competent and qualified workforce for the public sector. These independent bodies are responsible for a wide range of functions, from recruitment and selection to disciplinary … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> , BRICS,other Bilateral and Regional groupings In the 20th century there was a strong dynamics of integration processes, in the singular regions of the world, what is identified, by many scientists, with a trial to find a new way of economy development. Nowadays, integration activity is … Read more
The major causes of the Environmental Degradation are modern Urbanization, industrialization, over-Population Growth, deforestation etc. Environmental pollution refers to the degradation of quality and quantity of natural Resources. Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission … Read more
The Urban Local Bodies: Pillars of Urban Governance in India India’s urban landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by a burgeoning population and economic growth. This dynamic shift necessitates robust and efficient urban governance structures to manage the challenges and opportunities presented by urbanization. At the heart of this governance framework lie the Urban … Read more
The Right to Public Service: A Foundation for Democratic Participation and Social Justice The right to public service is a fundamental principle that underpins democratic societies and ensures the equitable provision of essential services to all citizens. It encompasses the right to access public services, the right to participate in their delivery, and the right … Read more
Institutionalizing Socio-Economic Change: A Framework for Sustainable Transformation The world is in constant flux, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and evolving societal values. This dynamic landscape necessitates a fundamental shift in our approach to socio-economic change, moving beyond ad-hoc interventions to a more strategic and sustainable model. This article explores the concept of … Read more
What is GST? Goods and Services Tax — GST — is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level. Through a tax credit mechanism, this tax is collected on value-added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain. The system … Read more