Governance and Public Policy

Governance and Public Policy refers to the systematic framework through which state institutions manage public affairs, allocate resources, and formulate, implement, and evaluate the rules and programs designed to address societal challenges.

Why it matters

It provides the structural mechanism for translating political mandates into actionable administrative outcomes.
It ensures the accountability, transparency, and efficiency of public service delivery systems.
It balances the competing interests of diverse stakeholders to maintain social order and promote sustainable development.

How it is asked

Focus on the distinction between governance and government, the role of civil society in policy feedback loops, and the application of New Public Management principles in the Indian administrative context.

In the syllabus

Governance GS2
Government policies and interventions GS2
Probity in Governance GS4

In the news

Delhi ACB arrest of Satyendar Jain 19 August

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