What steps have been taken by the Indian government to ensure good governance and accountability

Describe the various measures that the Indian government has taken to improve governance standards and ensure that public officials are held accountable for their actions.
The Indian government has undertaken various measures to promote good governance and accountability. Some of these measures are:
  • Implementation of the Right to Information Act, which empowers citizens to seek information from government officials.
  • Setting up of the Central Vigilance Commission to investigate corruption cases in government organizations.
  • Establishment of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act to ensure accountability of public officials.
  • Introduction of the e-governance system to make government services more transparent, efficient, and accessible to citizens.
  • Enacting the Whistleblower Protection Act to protect whistleblowers who reveal information about corruption and wrongdoings in government organizations.
  • Establishment of the National Judicial Appointments Commission to ensure the transparency and accountability of the appointment of judges.
These measures have helped in reducing corruption and ensuring the accountability of public officials, promoting good governance in the country.
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