Chp8 Flashcards
(44 cards)
What does development mean in simple terms?
Growth, change, improvement or progress
What is a welfare state?
A state that plays a key role in promoting the economic and social wellbeing of its citizens by taking care of basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, education, and health.
During which period did the concept of the welfare state dominate development ideas?
The early part of the 20th century
What was one of the great concerns for newly independent countries after the Second World War?
Nation building
What approach did newly independent countries need to adopt to face challenges like economic and social inequality?
New approaches to development
What is development administration?
The process of guiding an organization toward the achievement of progressive political, economic, and social objectives.
Who defined Development Administration as a carrier of innovating values?
Merle Fairsoul
What does red tape refer to in government administration?
Excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that creates unnecessary delays.
What are the main areas traditionally covered in the study of public administration?
- Organisation of governmental machinery
- Management of different tasks
- Personnel Administration
- Financial Administration
- Administrative law
What is one unique problem faced by developing countries in terms of public administration?
They are post-colonial countries trying to create their own independent approach to development.
What are the two important aspects of Development Administration?
- Administration of Development
- Development of Administration
What is a key feature of development administration?
Change oriented
What does output oriented mean in the context of Development Administration?
Aims to achieve certain outcomes and results with clear-cut norms of performance.
Why is citizen participation important in development?
It ensures that development meets the needs of the grassroots and is more likely to succeed.
What did the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 accomplish?
They gave constitutional status to panchayati raj institutions and municipalities.
What is necessary for the bureaucracy in Development Administration?
A firm commitment and sense of involvement and concern.
What is one of the main goals of economic development in India?
To improve the quality of life.
What was one focus of India’s development goals post-independence?
Modernisation of the economy through industrialisation.
What were land reforms initiated for in India?
To address the concentration of agricultural land ownership.
What was the focus of agricultural development in India post-independence?
Use of high yielding seeds to increase agricultural production.
What pattern did India adopt for its economic model post-independence?
A socialist pattern with social justice.
What is NITI Aayog?
The planning body that replaced the Planning Commission in India on 1 January 2015.
What is one of the significant focuses of NITI Aayog?
Grassroots planning.
What was the Community Development Programme (CDP) initiated for?
To promote overall development of rural areas and people’s participation.
