Indian Knowledge System, Public Administration and Civil Service Ethics
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Overview
This book connects Indian Knowledge System with public administration and the ethical responsibilities of civil servants. It argues that administration is not merely the application of rules, procedures, and managerial techniques. It is the exercise of public authority for public welfare and therefore requires a moral foundation capable of balancing law with justice, efficiency with equity, institutional responsibility with compassion, and procedure with human dignity.The volume examines dharma, seva, lok kalyan, rajadharma, nishkama karma, viveka, satya, nyaya, self-control, kartavya, and lokasangraha as resources for contemporary administrative ethics. It discusses Kautilya’s administrative system, moral dilemmas, corruption and greed, citizen-centric governance, leadership for civil servants, and the integration of IKS into civil-service training. The approach is modern, democratic, and adaptive rather than a mechanical revival of ancient systems.
Scope Note
Public service, administrative values, Kautilya, moral dilemmas, corruption, self-control, citizen-centric governance, leadership and civil-service training.
Methodological Nature
Conceptual, ethical, administrative, interpretive and training-oriented.
Source Base
Indian ethical and governance traditions, Arthashastra, public-administration theory, civil-service ethics and contemporary governance concerns.
Major Framework / Primary Contribution
IKS-Informed Civil Service Ethics and Training Framework.
Intended Audience
Civil-service aspirants, administrators, public-administration students, political-science scholars, governance trainers, ethics educators and policy professionals.
This book connects Indian Knowledge System with public administration and the ethical responsibilities of civil servants. It argues that administration is not merely the application of rules, procedures, and managerial techniques. It is the exercise of public authority for public welfare and therefore requires a moral foundation capable of balancing law with justice, efficiency with equity, institutional responsibility with compassion, and procedure with human dignity.
The volume examines dharma, seva, lok kalyan, rajadharma, nishkama karma, viveka, satya, nyaya, self-control, kartavya, and lokasangraha as resources for contemporary administrative ethics. It discusses Kautilya’s administrative system, moral dilemmas, corruption and greed, citizen-centric governance, leadership for civil servants, and the integration of IKS into civil-service training. The approach is modern, democratic, and adaptive rather than a mechanical revival of ancient systems.
The book is intended as an academic, educational, and policy-discussion resource. It should not be treated as official government policy, legal advice, administrative instruction, clinical guidance, or a substitute for authoritative statutory and institutional documents. Readers should consult current official sources wherever formal interpretation or implementation is required.
Abstract / Description
This book connects Indian Knowledge System with public administration and the ethical responsibilities of civil servants. It argues that administration is not merely the application of rules, procedures, and managerial techniques. It is the exercise of public authority for public welfare and therefore requires a moral foundation capable of balancing law with justice, efficiency with equity, institutional responsibility with compassion, and procedure with human dignity.
The volume examines dharma, seva, lok kalyan, rajadharma, nishkama karma, viveka, satya, nyaya, self-control, kartavya, and lokasangraha as resources for contemporary administrative ethics. It discusses Kautilya’s administrative system, moral dilemmas, corruption and greed, citizen-centric governance, leadership for civil servants, and the integration of IKS into civil-service training. The approach is modern, democratic, and adaptive rather than a mechanical revival of ancient systems.
The book is intended as an academic, educational, and policy-discussion resource. It should not be treated as official government policy, legal advice, administrative instruction, clinical guidance, or a substitute for authoritative statutory and institutional documents. Readers should consult current official sources wherever formal interpretation or implementation is required.
Table of Contents
- 1. Chapter 1: Indian Perspectives on Public Service
- 2. Chapter 2: Administrative Values in Indian Thought
- 3. Chapter 3: Kautilya’s Administrative System
- 4. Chapter 4: Decision-Making and Moral Dilemmas
- 5. Chapter 5: Corruption, Greed and Self-Control
- 6. Chapter 6: Citizen-Centric Governance and Seva Bhava
- 7. Chapter 7: Indian Models of Leadership for Civil Servants
- 8. Chapter 8: Applying IKS to Civil Service Training
Bibliographic Metadata
| Full title | Indian Knowledge System, Public Administration and Civil Service Ethics |
|---|---|
| Publication type | Academic Book |
| Author(s) | Dr. Harshvardhan Singh |
| Publisher | Educators Plus |
| Imprint / Series | Elite Research Press |
| Linked book series | Indian Knowledge System and Governance Studies Series |
| Publication date | 2026-02-19 |
| Publication year | 2026 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| ISBN | 978-81-995663-2-3 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.67522/iksgov.03 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 320 |
| License | All Rights Reserved. This publication is not released under a Creative Commons or open reuse license. Reproduction, redistribution, adaptation, translation, commercial use, institutional use, digital transmission, online sharing, digital archiving, artificial intelligence training use, internet distribution, or reuse of the full text requires prior written permission from the author and publisher. Brief quotations may be used for academic review, research, teaching, policy discussion, criticism, citation, or educational purposes with proper acknowledgement. License Type Restricted / All Rights Reserved License URL Not applicable / No open license assigned. |
| Stable page URL | https://educatorsplus.org/books/indian-knowledge-system-public-administration-and-civil-service-ethics/ |
| Purchase page | https://educatorsplus.org/product/indian-knowledge-system-public-administration-and-civil-service-ethics/ |
How to Cite
Singh, H. (2026). Indian Knowledge System, public administration and civil service ethics. Educators Plus. https://doi.org/10.67522/iksgov.03
Copyright and Rights
All Rights Reserved. This publication is not released under a Creative Commons or open-reuse licence. Reproduction, redistribution, adaptation, commercial use, institutional use, digital storage, digital transmission, artificial-intelligence training use, or archiving of the full text requires prior written permission from the author and publisher. Brief quotations may be used for academic review, research, teaching, policy discussion, or scholarly citation with proper acknowledgement.
License: All Rights Reserved. This publication is not released under a Creative Commons or open reuse license. Reproduction, redistribution, adaptation, translation, commercial use, institutional use, digital transmission, online sharing, digital archiving, artificial intelligence training use, internet distribution, or reuse of the full text requires prior written permission from the author and publisher. Brief quotations may be used for academic review, research, teaching, policy discussion, criticism, citation, or educational purposes with proper acknowledgement. License Type Restricted / All Rights Reserved License URL Not applicable / No open license assigned.