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To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal? (Answer in 150 words)

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- To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
For achieving holistic development, a civil servant must transcend the traditional role of a regulator to become a catalyst of inclusive growth, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and citizen participation in governance.
Body
1. Citizen-Centric Governance: Adopt participatory approaches through Gram Sabhas, public consultations, and e-governance platforms to ensure transparency and accountability.
2. Capacity Building and Empowerment: Promote skill development, entrepreneurship, and self-help groups, especially among marginalized sections, enabling self-reliant communities.
3. Innovation and Technology Use: Leverage digital tools, data analytics, and AI to improve service delivery and policy design.
4. Inter-Departmental Coordination: Facilitate convergence of schemes like MGNREGA, PMGSY, and PM-KUSUM for integrated rural and environmental development.
5. Ethical and Empathetic Administration: Lead by example, practicing integrity, compassion, and fairness, creating trust between citizens and government.
Conclusion
By functioning as an enabler, facilitator, and motivator, a civil servant can transform governance into a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive process, ensuring holistic and sustainable national development.
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