The purpose of the government is to ensure order in the running of a country, and manage its resources in a fair and responsible manner. Government also helps to ensure that the rights of the people are protected, that crimes against others are punished and that those who are unable to
It is widely recognized that good governance is a sine non qua for economic development of developing countries. Good governance is generally characterized by accessibility, accountability, predictability, transparency and follows the rule of law. It assures that corruption is minimized, views of minorities are taken into account and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision making. When good governance is guaranteed, residents of all over the world go about their personal business and pursuits with enhanced expectations whereas bad governance not only restricts opportunities of success but it can even degenerate into sectarian conflicts and civil wars. Good Governance does not occur by chance. It cannot be introduced overnight. The process is often, a gradual one involving changes to long standing, practices, entrenched interests and cultural habits and social and even religious norms.
What is the need of good' governance in the Indian context? A nation where according to an estimation by an NGO based in Hyderabad, the expenditure on Governance, by the 790 politicians at the Centre, the 4120 in the 35 States and Union Territories and the 18.7 million employees of the Central and State Governments Use about Rs. 2200 crore day or Rs. 760000 crore per year, both on capital and revenue account. Instead of such a huge expenditure, the gulf of per capita availability of resources