Examine how direct benefit transfers have changed the public service delivery in India.

The direct benefit transfer scheme of India has been lauded as a “logistical marvel” by the international monetary fund, for its achievement to reach millions of people and specifically benefiting women, the elderly and farmers. What is DBT: It is ..

Why there is a need to pass public procurement laws in India?

There has been a valid concern raised by the Supreme Court of India against the write proceedings against the award of tenders. The Court stated that nearly every tender big or small stands challenged in routine. India has glaring inadequacies ..

Discuss the aims & objectives of NITI Aayog. To what extent, it is different from the erstwhile Planning Commission?

Aims and Objectives of Niti Ayog NITI Aayog is essentially an advisory body that seeks to provide critical directional and strategic inputs across spectrum of key elements of policy to the centre as well as states. Strong states make a ..

"Open and participatory budget making is imperative for good governance; yet by international standards India fares badly on this count."Discuss critically.

Model Answer: Union Budget affects almost every section of the economy ranging from poor to rich. Participatory budgeting is the process by which citizens deliberate and negotiate over the distribution of public resources. It creates opportunities for engaging, educating and ..

Elaborate the various stages of preparation of budget in India before it is presented in the parliament.

Model Answer: The Finance Minister urges different ministries and departments to prepare their estimates and send the reports within a given period of time. The task is performed by Deputy Commissioners with the help of other local officers and staff. ..

In the light of poor road safety conditions in India, discuss the measures taken by the government in this regard.

Recent World Bank report on traffic crash injuries claims that approximate 4.5 lakh people are involved in road accidents in India every year, with 1.5 Lakh losing their lives. Reasons: Violation of traffic regulations Over 27% accidents caused by driver ..

To what extent the proposed Railway Regulatory Authority of India is different from earlier proposal of the Rail Tariff Committee. Critically examine its potential implications for Indian Railways.

Railway Regulatory Authority of India (RRAI) seems to be a super-authority on account of its functions such as: Acting as quasi judicial body in regulation of railways Consists of powers for economic, tariff, safety and fair acess regulation Power of ..

"Budget transparency and accountability are two of the eight basic indicators of good governance as propounded by United Nations."With this reference, critically discuss the principles followed in budgetary process in India.

Model Answer: Budget transparency and accountability are two of the eight basic indicators of good governance as propounded by United Nations. Budget transparency implies that government gives out all data regarding budget. Accountability refers to that; government is responsible for ..

What do you understand by evidence based policy making? In your view, how NITI Aayog would provide a good platform for a shift towards evidence-informed policy making?

Evidence-informed policymaking is an approach that aims to integrate the best available scientific evidence into the design of public policies. By leveraging the power of this approach; governments can reduce wasteful spending, expand innovative programs, and strengthen accountability. NITI Aayog ..

Bring out arguments surrounding the debate of legalising lobbying in India to promote transparency.

Lobbying is defined as furtherance of a particular political/ economic agenda by directly dealing with political/ bureaucratic officers. Lobbying is often accompanied by exchange of monetary transactions often illegally causing corruption. Augusta westland case – Alleged corruption in purchase of ..