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Ethics in Governance: ARC Recommendations

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Draws from the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) which emphasized transparency, accountability, and integrity in public life. Recommendations include mandatory asset disclosures by public servants, whistleblower protection, stringent conflict-of-interest policies, and an overarching anti-corruption framework. It advocated a Code of Ethics for civil servants and a citizen-centric approach to governance. Implementation includes institutional reforms such as Lokpal/Lokayuktas and simplified public grievance redressal. While partial adoption has improved trust, deeper cultural shifts—value-based training, robust vigilance, and zero tolerance for corruption—remain essential to internalize ethical standards in India’s bureaucracy and political leadership.

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