{"id":20418,"date":"2023-12-28T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T06:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=20418"},"modified":"2024-01-29T05:53:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T05:53:30","slug":"what-are-the-basic-principles-of-public-life-illustrate-any-three-of-these-with-suitable-examples-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basic-principles-of-public-life-illustrate-any-three-of-these-with-suitable-examples-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples. (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The basic principles of public life, often referred to as the Nolan Principles, serve as a foundational framework for individuals in public service. These principles, namely selflessness, integrity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership, are essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring the ethical conduct of those entrusted with public responsibilities. Selflessness emphasizes acting in the best interest of the public rather than personal gain. Integrity involves upholding moral and ethical standards, even when faced with challenges. Accountability requires individuals to answer for their actions and decisions. To illustrate, consider a government official who prioritizes community well-being over personal gain, a leader who maintains transparency in decision-making processes, and an individual in public service who takes responsibility for their actions, showcasing the practical application of these principles in fostering a trustworthy and ethical public environment. These principles collectively contribute to the foundation of a just and responsible governance system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; Ethics &#8211; in private and public relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69faffa5ccafd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69faffa5ccafd\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basic-principles-of-public-life-illustrate-any-three-of-these-with-suitable-examples-150-words-10-marks\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basic-principles-of-public-life-illustrate-any-three-of-these-with-suitable-examples-150-words-10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basic-principles-of-public-life-illustrate-any-three-of-these-with-suitable-examples-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basic-principles-of-public-life-illustrate-any-three-of-these-with-suitable-examples-150-words-10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the <\/strong>Introduction, try to elaborate on <strong>the meaning of public life.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss a few basic principles of public life with examples.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Conclude, with an opinion.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fundamental principle in a democracy is that all persons holding authority derive it from the people; in other words, all public functionaries are trustees of the people. With the expansion of the role of government, public functionaries exercise considerable influence over the lives of people. Citizens in public life should be bound together neither by feelings nor by self-interest but by a sincere commitment to common values discovered by public reason \u2014 values such as political freedom, solidarity, shared traditions, and cultural heritage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most comprehensive statements of what constitutes principles of public life came from the<strong> Nolan Committee,<\/strong> which outlined the following seven principles of public life: Selflessness<strong>, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Selflessness:<\/strong> It is characterized by low levels of self-centeredness and a low degree of importance given to the self. Holders of public office should make decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.&nbsp; Eg: A municipal representative should not hesitate to get rid of any illegal religious structure if it is creating inconvenience to the public. Securing votes by not taking any action will only make the representative a selfish personality.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Honesty<\/strong>: Holders of public office must declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take remedial steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest. Eg: A public official is approached by a shady builder, who promises to give a large amount of money if he is permitted to construct an unnecessary footpath. Honest representatives will not give any heed to such offers. Ashok Khemka is an IAS officer who has been transferred about 50 times in his career due to his honesty toward service.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Responsibility<\/strong>: A public official is expected to be responsible for the task assigned and take the initiative to fight for the rights of citizens. Also, he\/she is expected to show exemplary leadership qualities to tackle any sort of crisis. Eg: Public representatives should lead a campaign to create awareness among the people regarding the importance of maintaining cleanliness. This initiative can be successful only if it has a suitable person who takes responsibility to carry it out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Integrity<\/strong>:&nbsp; It refers to honesty or trustworthiness in the discharge of official duties. All the holders of public office should not place themselves under any obligation, financial or otherwise, to outside individuals\/organizations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Transparency:<\/strong> For the proper functioning of the administrative machinery the process must be transparent, barring the conditions of the nation\u2019s security where secrecy is required, so that all the stakeholders have confidence and trust in the system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Objectivity<\/strong>: In public service, including making government appointments, awarding contracts, or referring individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make selections on merit.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Accountability<\/strong>: Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.Eg: Vikram Sarabhai accepted the failure of ISRO&#8217;s first mission without actually putting it on the mission head (APJ Abdul Kalam). Thus taking full accountability for the failure of his team.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When people opt for a public life, they must follow ethics distinct from private morality. The principles must be allowed to develop in those associated with public life through proper training and guidance. Thus, we can observe the importance of certain qualities that can make a difference in the lives of individuals in society, if implemented properly. 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