Which report of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission has identified the barriers to Good Governance in India? (A) Citizen-Centric Administration (B) Promoting e-Governance (C) Right to Information (D) Ethics in Government

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Points to Remember:

  • The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) submitted several reports focusing on various aspects of governance in India.
  • The question asks to identify the specific ARC report addressing barriers to good governance.
  • The options provided are titles of different ARC reports.

Introduction:

The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), established in 2005, played a crucial role in analyzing and suggesting reforms for improving governance in India. It submitted a series of reports covering various facets of public administration, including citizen-centric administration, e-governance, the Right to Information, and ethics in government. Understanding which report specifically addressed the barriers to good governance is crucial for implementing effective reforms. While all the listed reports indirectly touch upon challenges, only one directly focuses on identifying and analyzing these barriers.

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Identifying the Relevant ARC Report:

None of the options (A) Citizen-Centric Administration, (B) Promoting e-Governance, (C) Right to Information, or (D) Ethics in Government directly and comprehensively addresses the barriers to good governance as its central theme. While each report undoubtedly touches upon challenges hindering effective governance, they primarily focus on specific aspects of reform rather than a holistic analysis of barriers. For example, the report on “Right to Information” highlights the importance of transparency but doesn’t systematically analyze the broader range of obstacles to good governance. Similarly, the report on “Ethics in Government” focuses on ethical conduct but doesn’t comprehensively list the systemic barriers.

Therefore, it’s important to note that there isn’t a single ARC report explicitly titled “Barriers to Good Governance.” The question’s premise might be slightly flawed in assuming a report with this exact title exists. The ARC’s approach was more thematic, addressing different aspects of governance through individual reports. To understand the barriers, one would need to synthesize information across multiple reports.

Analysis of the Provided Options:

  • (A) Citizen-Centric Administration: This report focuses on improving the delivery of services to citizens, implicitly acknowledging barriers like bureaucratic inefficiencies and lack of responsiveness. However, it doesn’t explicitly list or analyze these barriers as its primary objective.
  • (B) Promoting e-Governance: This report addresses the use of technology to improve governance. While digital divides and lack of technological infrastructure can be considered barriers, this report’s focus is on solutions rather than a comprehensive analysis of all barriers.
  • (C) Right to Information: This report emphasizes transparency and accountability, highlighting the importance of citizen participation. Obstacles to information access are discussed, but this is only one aspect of the broader challenge of good governance.
  • (D) Ethics in Government: This report focuses on promoting ethical conduct among public officials. While unethical practices are a barrier to good governance, this report doesn’t comprehensively address other systemic obstacles.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the question’s premise of a single ARC report explicitly identifying barriers to good governance is inaccurate. While all the listed reports contribute to understanding the challenges, none specifically focuses on a comprehensive analysis of these barriers. A more accurate approach would involve studying multiple ARC reports and synthesizing their findings to gain a holistic understanding of the obstacles to good governance in India. Future research could benefit from a dedicated study focusing on a comprehensive list of barriers, categorized by their nature (e.g., systemic, political, social), and proposing targeted interventions for each. This would contribute to a more effective and sustainable approach to improving governance in India, aligning with the principles of constitutional values and holistic development.

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