: Of good governance (Column: Spys Eye) #IndiaNEWS #National,INSIGHT,Opinion/Commentary By D. C. PathakA democratic state run by an elected political executive provides a government that is for the

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Of good governance (Column: Spys Eye) #IndiaNEWS #National ,INSIGHT,Opinion/Commentary
By D. C. PathakA democratic state run by an elected political executive provides a government that is for the people in the sense that it establishes the right to equality not only of opportunity but of the protection of the law as well and gives a public service orientation to its machinery of administration. Judged on these parameters the governance strives for improvement and this is precisely the hallmark of the Narendra Modi government.
In the regime of Prime Minister Modi, there has been a refreshing emphasis on the elimination of VIP culture which is something that only bred corruption, an explicit direction from the top to the bureaucracy to be sensitive to the public good and be prompt in grievance redressal and a drastic correction of the notorious delays that held up the formulation of policies and national projects for lack of inter-ministerial coordination.
In academic terms good governance operates at three levels the decision-making process at the top, the functioning of the administrative machinery of the state particularly its coercive arms such as the body of tax collectors, regulators and the police force, and the state of development of infrastructure and public services such as medical, transport and public distribution. In a country inflicted by disparities, these services acquired special importance and urgency.
Prime Minister Modis arrival on the national scene reflected the popular will endorsing a new leader of the ruling party who had the image of personal integrity and a reputation for handling the administration on a tough note- in contrast with the preceding indecisive and not-so-clean UPA government.
The new Prime Ministers decisiveness and a new level of political will have given a notable upgrade to governance in the areas of economic development, foreign policy and national security. It has eliminated delays caused by sloppy coordination among various wings of the government, brought clarity and firmness in the handling of international relations and put a new focus on economic growth.
Prime Minister Modi himself reviewed the working of the ministries with their top bureaucrats which sent down the message of expectation of efficiency and quick delivery to all concerned in his administration. This had never happened before and the results were unmissable.
Economic development and people-related projects received special attention and specific guidance from the Prime Minister and this all made for a demonstrative assumption of responsibility for good governance at the highest national levels.
The new annual budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has to be appreciated for the collectivity of minds that went into a comprehensive examination of various facets of Indias socio-economic situation, industrial growth and human development.

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