What is good governance

Good Governance is about a system where there is accountability,  transparency, impartiality, fairness and integrity. The institutions of governance  have to perform their designated roles. It is important that quality public  services are delivered to the citizens, which is the ultimate goal of good  governance. 

There is no denying the fact that there is a need for greater result  and outcome orientation in the government system. Bureaucratic reforms are an  essential component of governance reforms. 

The key concept of Good  Governance is an integral domain of Public Administration and forms the  important aspect not only for the Public Administration optional but also of  General Studies Paper and Essay writing exam in the UPSC exam.