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The Concept of Governance is not new in human civilization. Governance simply means the process of decision making and the process by which decisions are implemented. Governance is defined as “the action, manner or fact of governing” and “the function or power of governing.” Good Governance is exercise of economic, political and administrative authority to manage country’s affairs at all levels. It comprises of the mechanism processes and institutions through which citizens and groups articulate their interests exercise their legal rights, meet their obligations and mediate their differences. According to ancient Indian texts, such as Dharamshastra, the duty of the king is to ensure that he is guided by the rule of law in every decision, big or small, and such rule of law is enforced through a system of Good Governance. In India, Good Governance has been the proclaimed aim of government since ever before the attainment of Independence. According to United Nation’s Commissions on Human Rights, the key attributes of good governance include transparency, responsibility, accountability, participation and responsiveness to the needs of the people. Good Governance is thus linked to an enabling environment conducive to the enjoyment of human rights and promoting growth and sustainable human development.
The concept of good governance emerged in the late 1980s to address failures in development policies due to governance concerns, including failure to respect human rights. The concepts of good governance and human rights are mutually reinforcing, both being based on core principles of participation, accountability, transparency and State responsibility. Human rights require a conducive and enabling environment, in particular appropriate regulations, institutions and procedures framing the actions of the State. Human rights provide a set of performance standards against which Governments and other actors can be held accountable. At the same time, good governance policies should empower individuals to live with dignity and freedom. Although human rights empower people, they cannot be respected and protected in a sustainable manner without good governance.