Synopsis: Outdated nature of public bureaucracy has to be accounted for the ineffective response to the COVID-19 crisis in India. A new public governance model based on collaborative governance need to be institutionalised. What are the issues with Weberian model of Bureaucracy? The Weberian bureaucracy model that India follows suffers from the following challenges. It… Continue reading Collaborative Governance Should be the future of Governance
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What is “Article 311” of the Indian Constitution?
What is the News? Recently Mumbai Police Commissioner dismissed a Police officer from service without a departmental enquiry. The commissioner did this by exercising his powers under Article 311(2) (b) Article 311 of the Indian Constitution: Article 311 deals with the dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the… Continue reading What is “Article 311” of the Indian Constitution?
Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention
Synopsis: The condition of Delhi prisons has become immensely poor amidst the second wave of Covid 19. They have exceeded their sanctioned capacity and are on the verge of becoming hotspots for mass infections. Considering this, the government should take effective measures for decongesting prisons. Background: Delhi is currently observing over 25000 new Covid 19… Continue reading Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention
Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis
Synopsis: The article highlights at least 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India, in the past 15 months. This is the reason behind the failure of the center and states in handling the Pandemic crisis. 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India First, the sudden imposition of lockdown during the first Covid-19 wave… Continue reading Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis
What is “Maharashtra’s two-child norm” for govt employees?
What is the News? A woman officer from the Maharashtra Prison Department has three children. But she suppressed that information to the authorities during the inquiry. As this is a violation of Maharashtra Civil Services rules, she was dismissed from service recently. About Maharashtra’s two-child norm for Government Employees: Maharashtra’s two-child norm for govt employees… Continue reading What is “Maharashtra’s two-child norm” for govt employees?
“Chandlers Good Governance Index” 2021 Released
What is the News? The Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI) 2021 has been released. About Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI): The Chandler Institute of Governance(CIG) publishes the Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI) . It is an international non-profit organization, with headquarter in Singapore. Objective: The index measures the effectiveness and capabilities of 104 governments around the world in… Continue reading “Chandlers Good Governance Index” 2021 Released
Police Reforms Needed to Ensure Political Neutrality
Synopsis: There is a need to ensure a right balance between the government’s role in appointing or removing the police chief and the need to safeguard the Police’s operational autonomy. Background Recently, the State government removed Param Bir Singh (Mumbai Police Commissioner) from his post. It brings back the focus on the long-overdue reforms require,… Continue reading Police Reforms Needed to Ensure Political Neutrality
“World Press Freedom Index” 2021 Released
What is the News? The World Press Freedom Index 2021 released. About World Press Freedom Index: Published by: Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF) or Reporters Without Borders since 2002. Purpose: The purpose of the Index is to rank 180 countries and regions according to the level of freedom available to journalists. However, the index neither ranks public… Continue reading “World Press Freedom Index” 2021 Released
SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994
Synopsis – The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI investigation in the Nambi Narayanan ISRO Espionage case. CBI will review the involvement of the Kerala police. What is the ISRO espionage case? In 1994, a Maldivian woman was arrested. She was suspected of selling secrets from ISRO scientists to Pakistan. Mr. Narayanan was arrested along… Continue reading SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994
Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
Synopsis: The India Human Development Survey (IHDS) tries to ascertain the degree of trust that people across different castes hold in public institutions. A thorough analysis of the data calls for strengthening trust, especially among the vulnerable sections. Background: The IHDS categorizes public institutions into state government, judiciary, and police. Caste categories are divided into… Continue reading Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
