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Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation. (150 words)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has the potential to greatly improve the lives of people and communities, but its implementation is often hindered by certain…

The Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizen’s Charters. (250 words)

The Citizen’s Charter is a tool for promoting transparency and accountability in government organizations. While it is an ideal instrument, it has its own limitations.…

E-governance in not only about utilization of the power of new technology but also much about the critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain. (150 words)

E-governance refers to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of government services. It involves the integration…

“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation to the environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations. (150 words)

India’s rapid industrialization has had negative impacts on the environment, and attempts to protect and prevent its degradation have been inadequate due to policy contradictions…

Initially, Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment (250 words)

Civil Services in India were initially designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness. However, in the present context, these goals seem to be…

‘The emergence of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs. (250 words)

SHGs are increasingly being utilized as platforms for delivering development activities by funding agencies and governmental bodies, pointing to the slow but steady withdrawal of…