Initiatives required for good governance

Abstract

Good governance requires transparency, accountability, strict adherence to rule of law, responsiveness, equal participation of all the groups, efficiency and effectiveness, independence of judiciary, protection of human rights, fair and proper exercise of both political and administrative authority, committed, corruption free, dedicated and sincere administration, regular, free and fair elections, etc. A close examination of real position of good governance in India clearly stands for evidence that due to several flaws and drawbacks good governance in the country is a distant dream. The basic aims and objectives of good governance can be achieved if all the political bosses, administrators and all the citizens work with missionary zeal and are committed for the noble cause and are above petty politics, vested interests and follow ethical and moral values. There is also a need of effective, impartial, vigilant and enlightened citizens, fair press and electronic media, effective civil society, NGOs as well as speedy non biased judicial system.