Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.

Red tapism and corruption has engulfed the public services in India rendering it ineffective and inefficient. Considering the problems of public services, the Second ARC report, and the Nolan Committee has suggested some essential values.

Ten essential values for an effective public servant.

1. Integrity

2. Selflessness

3. Objectivity

4. Accountability

5. Openness

6. Honesty

7. Leadership

8. Beneficence

9. Justice

10. Compassion

Ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.

1. Laws and rules: It include implementation of Code of conduct, Code of Ethics, Citizen Charter are also recommended by the Second ARC Report.

2. Training: Regular training and evaluation after certain frequent intervals will instil ethical conduct deeply.

3. Information, Communication and Education (ICE): Using ICE tools to spread awareness among public servants as well as the public. Unless the masses are not educated, non-ethical behaviour of public servants cannot be eliminated.

4. Use of ICT and e-governance: E-governance plays an important role in reducing the avenues of corruption and establishes transparency and accountability.

5. Proportional workload: Proportionate workload will give civil servants sufficient leisure time and higher level of job satisfaction. EX: Police who are overburdened to get away with the case quickly they resort to bribes and negligence in reporting.

To strengthen and make the steel frame of India more effective, it is important to treat the chronic illnesses of corruption, delays and red tapism through inculcation of essential values in the public servants.