COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS

Through my involvement and observation of systems of governance, I have realized that any government has following “systems” in place to run smoothly:

1. Governance systems
2. People systems

A fair and smooth running of government requires both the systems to “collaborate” with each other. The governance systems consist of various Laws laid down in our constitution and serve as guide to govern any state :

1. Governance systems provide structure to the people systems
2. People systems implement the structure irrespective of the need or desire for the structure designed

“AS IS” STATUS OF GOVERNANCE IN INDIA

1. Multi party system prevalent in government
2. Weak leadership, dependent on central government decision
3. Non involvement of people in governance of State leading to “weak” People System

PEOPLE SYSTEMS “IN ACTION”:

1. The government systems should include a feedback process to enable involvement and restructuring of system.
2. The feedback mechanism should consist of “direct’ involvement of people of state

PRIYANK'S COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE SYSTEM

1. Inclusion of a feedback mechanism into the “systems” ( which in turn can be achieved by )
2. Direct involvement of people in governing the state,( leading to )
3. Dynamic governance which can be restructured (if required )

HOW TO EVOLVE PEOPLE SYSTEM

1. Nomination of people representatives who would act as “feedback” mechanism for the government systems. These nominations should be over and above the electoral selection
2. Unstable governments and costly mid-term elections can and should be avoided by electing Head Of State by secret and compulsory vote of all MLAs and people representatives.
3. Such an elected Head Of State may be removed only by the same process but with compulsion to name alternate leader in the same motion.

CONCLUSION:

The overall theme is that “Collaborative” Systems ensure dynamic and robust governance. This piece shows a completely alternative way of looking at a solution considering many variables and factors. The most important change recommended is of understanding that the “common man” of a state has to participate in governance of a state. Though some beginnings have been made, some experiments been piloted and worked, let this essay be the beginning of a dialogue and further research and thinking. There are noted gaps in the essay, which will get addressed in the versions released.