Question Q.4(a)GS2GS2
What do you understand by the term 'probity' in governance? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of ethical public administration.
Main Body
Probity refers to showing impeachably high standards of procedural integrity by public servants while discharging duty. Ways probity acts as a foundation of ethical public administration: (1) Helps to go beyond call of duty (Deontological ethic of Kant) Ex Simantran Jame built 100km road without govt support (2) Handle public pressure Ex Vikram Misri's expertise in handling disinformation post DP, Sindsar (3) Deal with political nexus Ex Ashok Khemta's integrity of dealing over 50 scuffles
4Overcome knows - does split (Daya-Karamvati) Ex Durgashakti Nagpal against sand mining mafia (5) Maintain neutrality Ex Prateek Hajela during NRC exercise
— LIZA GARGA · AIR 303
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Conclusion
Thus, probity helps in transforming civil servants to a Ramakrishna driven by high standards of conduct and gain public trust.
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Topper
LIZA GARGA
AIR 3032025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance
Transparency and Accountability
Probity and Ethical Administration
Writing Stats
118
Total words
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