Probity In Governance
What is Probity ?
Probity (called ‘Satya Nishtha’ in Hindi) is the quality of having strong moral principles, i.e. incorruptibility. Probity, which descends from the Latin word probus, meaning “honest,” implies tried and proven integrity.
Information Sharing and Transparency in Governance
Transparency in governance refers to the open and accessible sharing of information on decisions and actions taken by public officials and institutions.
Code of conduct and code of ethics
On several occasions, the behaviour of civil servants may come under conflict with what is required of them to ensure good governance and public welfare.
Citizen Charter
According to the 2nd ARC, the Citizen Charter is a public statement by a government organisation that defines the entitlements of citizens to a specific service, the standards of the service
Work culture
Work culture refers to the prevalent values, behaviors, customs, practices, rules/regulations, and policies that shape the unique socio-psychological environment of an organization.
Quality of Service Delivery
Quality service delivery is when the right type of services are provided to the right people, at the right time, and in the right manner. The quality of service delivery refers to the level of excellence.
Utilisation of public funds
Public funds are financial resources that belong to the public; however, the state manages it as a custodian. A public fund is generated by the government and used to provide public goods and services to the general public.
Challenges of Corruption
The word ‘corrupt’ is derived from the Latin ‘corruptus’, meaning ‘to break or destroy’. Corruption in government refers to the abuse of public resources and/or public authority for private or political gains
