Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme 2024

• 21 Nov 2024

Why in News? 

The Haryana government launched the ‘Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme 2024’ to recognize and reward employees for innovative practices and exceptional efforts that enhance governance across the state.

Key Points

• Objective of the Scheme: 
  • The scheme aims to promote excellence in governance by recognizing and rewarding employees for innovative practices and exceptional efforts that enhance governance across the state. 
• State-Level Awards: 
  • Flagship Scheme Awards: 
    • Teams working on flagship projects will be rewarded with a trophy, an appreciation certificate signed by the Chief Secretary. 
      • A cash prize of Rs 51,000, shared equally among team members. 
    • Maximum of six awards will be given in this category. 
  • General State-Level Awards: 
    • Given to teams demonstrating high performance in governance initiatives. 
    • A trophy and certificate of appreciation, added to recipients' service records. 
      • Cash prizes: 
        • Rs 51,000 for first prize. 
        • Rs 31,000 for second prize. 
        • Rs 21,000 for third prize. 
    • Cash rewards will be equally distributed among team members. 
  • District-Level Awards: 
    • Presented by the Deputy Commissioner of each district. 
    • Rewards included a trophy, an appreciation certificate signed by the Divisional Commissioner. 
    • Cash prizes: 
      • Rs 31,000 for first prize. 
      • Rs 21,000 for second prize. 
      • Rs 11,000 for third prize. 
• Good Governance Day: 
  • The awards align with Good Governance Day, celebrated annually on 25th December. 

Good Governance 

• About: 
  • Governance refers to the processes, systems, and structures through which organizations, societies, or groups are directed, controlled, and managed. 
    • Good governance is defined as a set of values through which a public institution conducts public affairs and manages public resources in a way that respects human rights, the rule of law, and the needs of society. 
  • The World Bank defines good governance in terms of the traditions and institutions by which authority in a country is exercised. This includes: 
    • the process by which governments are selected, monitored and replaced 
    • the capacity of the government to effectively formulate and implement sound policies 
    • the respect of citizens and the state for the institutions that govern economic and social interactions among them. 
• Basic Principles of Good Governance: