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What are the major challenges in ensuring good governance in India

Discuss some of the biggest challenges that India faces in its quest for good governance.
There are several major challenges that India faces in ensuring good governance. Some of the biggest challenges are:
  • Corruption: Rampant corruption hinders good governance in India. It is a complex issue that affects every aspect of governance, from law enforcement to public policy-making.
  • Fragmented political landscape: India's federal structure impairs governance. The multi-party system and political strife among parties often hinder decision-making and lead to policy paralysis.
  • Red tape: Bureaucratic red tape and administrative inefficiencies slow down development. There is a need for a transparent, accountable, and responsive bureaucracy.
  • Unequal distribution of resources: Disparities in resources and incomes across regions and among communities hamper inclusive growth and development.
  • Implementation of policies: Good governance is not only about formulating policies but also about their effective implementation. Poor execution of policies and programs leads to wastage of resources and breeds corruption.
  • Political interference: Political interference in the functioning of the bureaucracy and judiciary erodes their independence and undermines the rule of law.
Addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach that includes measures to improve transparency, accountability, and institutional capacity. It also requires political will and popular participation in governance.
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