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Glossary Terms
| Term (EN) | Definition | Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Good Governance | Governance characterised by transparency, accountability, participation, rule of law, responsiveness, and effectiveness (2nd ARC: 6 attributes) | Core topic for T038 |
| Jan Aadhaar | Rajasthan's single-family identity and DBT platform; 7+ crore beneficiaries; 175+ schemes integrated | ₹78,300+ crore transacted |
| Jan Soochna Portal | India's first proactive disclosure portal (2019); RTI-free access to 100+ departments data | Section 4 RTI Act fulfilment |
| E-Mitra | Rajasthan's single-window kiosk network; 55,000+ centres; 450+ government services | All 50 districts covered |
| Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) | Electronic transfer of subsidy/benefits directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts; eliminates leakage | ₹27,494.31 crore in 2024-25; 5.71 crore beneficiaries |
| Raj-Kaj | Rajasthan's e-Office platform for paperless file management; 28.8 lakh+ files, 77 departments | 9.8 lakh registered users |
| Jansunwai | Rajasthan's 3-tier grievance redressal system (GP, Sub-Divisional, District level) | 99.8% disposal rate (2024) |
| Rajasthan Sampark | Centralised citizen grievance helpline (181); integrated with Jansunwai mechanism | Available 24×7 |
| Right to Hearing Act 2012 | India's first law mandating public authority hearing of citizen grievances within fixed timelines | Rajasthan's pioneering governance law |
| RTI Act 2005 | Central law enabling citizens to request information from public authorities; Section 4 requires proactive disclosure | Foundation for Jan Soochna Portal |
| IFMS (Integrated Financial Management System) | Digital platform integrating state budgeting, accounting, treasury, and payments for real-time tracking | Financial governance transparency |
| iStart Rajasthan | State startup incubation programme; 5,500+ startups; DPIIT top-5 state 2023; GovTech cohort 2024 | Startup ecosystem support |
| DPDP Act 2023 | Central legislation on digital personal data; requires consent, data principal rights, breach notification | Compliance pending for Jan Aadhaar, E-Mitra |
| Rajasthan IT Policy 2024 | Replaces 2015 policy; targets ₹1 lakh crore IT investment and 5 lakh jobs by 2030 | November 2024; tier-2 city focus |
| Digital Divide | Gap in access to digital technology between urban-rural, male-female, or rich-poor populations | Rajasthan rural internet ~38% (TRAI 2024) |
| Proactive Disclosure | Voluntary publication of government information without waiting for citizen RTI requests (Section 4, RTI Act) | Jan Soochna Portal's core principle |
| GovTech | Application of technology (AI, data analytics, platforms) to improve government service delivery | iStart GovTech cohort 2024 (15 startups) |
| BharatNet | Central government optical fibre broadband network for rural India; addresses last-mile digital connectivity | Key solution to Rajasthan's 38% rural internet issue |
| Bhamashah Yojana | Predecessor to Jan Aadhaar (launched 2014); female-headed family ID with direct benefit transfers | Jan Aadhaar improved upon it with CSS integration |
| 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission | 2005-2009 commission that identified 6 core attributes of good governance | Transparency, accountability, participation, etc. |
| Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act 2011 | Mandates time-bound delivery of notified government services with penalties for delays | Administrative governance reform |
| Digital Health Mission | State initiative to digitise patient health records linked to ABHA IDs | 6.20 crore ABHA IDs in Rajasthan |
| Tele-radiology (AI) | AI-enabled remote diagnostic service for early detection of silicosis; won National e-Governance Gold Award 2024-25 | Innovation in health governance |
| Smart Cities Mission | Central mission for technology-driven urban development; 4 Rajasthan cities (Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer) | ₹3,740.30 crore spent up to Dec 2024 |
| Last-mile Service Delivery | Providing government services to the most remote and marginalised citizens through physical and digital channels | E-Mitra's core purpose |