Relevance for UPSC: GS Paper II (Governance, Public Administration)
Source: Press Information Bureau; Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances

Context

Good Governance Day is observed on 25 December, the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to promote transparent, accountable and citizen-centric administration. On this day, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances releases the Good Governance Index.

What is the Good Governance Index?

  • Launched in 2019 by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
  • A composite index to assess governance performance of States and Union Territories.
  • Based on 58 indicators across 10 sectors, including health, education, social welfare, public infrastructure, judiciary, environment and citizen-centric governance.
  • States and Union Territories are grouped to ensure fair comparison.

Why It Matters

  • Shifts focus from intent to measurable governance outcomes.
  • Encourages competitive and cooperative federalism.
  • Acts as a reform-trigger by identifying sector-wise gaps.
UPSC Value Box

Key Concept:
Good governance refers to decision-making that is transparent, accountable, participatory, effective and rule-based.

Institution:
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances – nodal agency for governance reforms.

Q. The Good Governance Index is released by which of the following?

(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
(d) Election Commission of India

Answer: (c)

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