Index
Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration – Evolution in India – Administrative ideas in Kautilya’s Arthashastra; Mughal administration; Legacy of British rule.
Role of Civil Services in Democracy
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues and problems of implementation.
Development processes - the role of civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial authorities.
Good governance and e-governance - Transparency, accountability and responsiveness in governance – Citizen’s Charter. RTI, Public Service Act and their implications, Concept of Social Audit and its importance.