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Key Features of Development Administration

1) Development administration focuses on introducing positive changes to systems through reorganization, new programs, and innovative solutions to issues like unemployment and poverty. 2) It aims to tackle large problems in developing countries through prioritization of goals like social justice, modernization, industrialization, and economic growth. 3) Development administration seeks to improve upon existing structures through dynamic and progressive approaches, applying new methods and techniques to efficiently achieve development objectives.

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Key Features of Development Administration

1) Development administration focuses on introducing positive changes to systems through reorganization, new programs, and innovative solutions to issues like unemployment and poverty. 2) It aims to tackle large problems in developing countries through prioritization of goals like social justice, modernization, industrialization, and economic growth. 3) Development administration seeks to improve upon existing structures through dynamic and progressive approaches, applying new methods and techniques to efficiently achieve development objectives.

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Development AdnhhistfPtion :

1.5 FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT -- Concept and Meaning


ADMINISTRATION
There are certain distinct features of development administration. We would now
discuss them briefly:
Change Orientation
The first and foremost element of development administration is its change
orientation. Change forms part of philosophic values of development administration.
Development administration involves itself in establishing a new social order in which
growth and distributive justice coexist. For Pai Panandikar the central theme of
development administration is socioeconomic and political change.
Development administration cannot be status-quo oriented. No development can take
place unless and until it introduces certain positive changes in a system. Changes such
as structural reorganisation of administration, innovative programme to increase
production, remove unemployment, poverty etc., new schemes to improve employer-
employee relations must form a part, of development administration.
Coal Orientation
Developing countries are facing the problems of poverty, squalor, injustice, unequal
distribution of wealth, lopsided agricultural growth, underdeveloped technology etc.
These colossal issues need to be tackled systematically by fixation of priorities and
goals. Development administration is the means through which the goals of
development viz., social justice, modernisation, industrialisation and economic growth
can be achieved.
Innovative Administration
Development administration focuses on replacing/ improving the existing governing
structures and norms with the ones that suit the changing political and social
environment. In other words [Link] one that is dynamic and
progressive in thought and action. It is interested in identifying and applying new
structures, methods, procedures, techniques, policies, planning projects and
programmes so that the objectives and goals of development are achieved with
minimum possible resources and time. India, for example, has experimented with
many new institutions and procedures which can be termed as the hallmarks of
development administration. We have introduced various development programmes
like IRDP (Integrated Rural Development Programme), TRYSEM (Training Rural
Youth for Self Employment), NREP (National Rural Employment Programme),
DWACRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas), Tribal
Development Programmes etc. These pragrammes broadly aim at removal of
unemployment, creation of job opportunities and reduction of poverty. These
programmes will be discussed in detail in Block 4 of this course. We have also
established some development agencies like the District Rural Development Agency,
District Planning Cells, State Planning Boards, Co-operatives etc. Thus development
administration has to be innovative enough in order to realise the pre-determined
objectives of development. In fact, innovative and creative administration leads to
speedy realisation of goals.
Client-Oriented Administration
Development administration is positively oriented towards meeting the needs of the
specific target groups, like small and marginal farmers of landless agncultura!
labourers and rural artisans in India. The socio-cultural and politicoeconomic
prsgress of these sections forms the essential basis of performance appraisal of
development administrators. Many target group centred or beneficiary-group oriented
organisations have to be created so as to provide these under-privileged sections the
requisite goods and services. It has been suggested that development administration is
'people-oriented' administration which gives priority to the needs of its beneficiaries
by preparing, reviewing and, if necessary, changing the programmes, policies and
activities aimed at the satisfaction of the needs of people in question. The
administration is involved in the betterment of the lot of the deprived and the weak.
Their upliftment becomes a part of the whole administrative ethos. The welfare of the
weaker sections is a part of the administrative value. This feature points 'out the
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Concepts and Approaches are highly motivatdd and committed to a progressive philosophy aiming at cutting the
roots of vested interests in the society. 'This is possible if the people of initiative, extra-
dedication and perseverance are inducted into the development administrative
structures. Training of personnel can be one effective method of creating such a team.
Development administrators should not just formulate plans for the people but even
monitor them in such a way that the beneficiaries are actually benefited.

Participation-Oriented Administration
Development administration accepts for its purposes the principle of associative and
participative system of administration. Here, people are not treated as mere passive
recipierits of benefits or goods and services. They are taken as active participants in
the formulation and execution of development plans, policies and programmes. It is
recognised that centralised administration will not only be unable to take cognisance
of local problems in a realistic frame, but it would also be deprived of the use of local
initiatives, energies and resources. Hence, effective formulation of programmes and
their implementation with the help and association of the local people is now a well
recognised principle of administration. It involves giving people an increasing share in
the governance and management of developmental affairs of the government. That is
why the involvement of Panchayati Raj institutions in planning and administration
has found renewed support in the development strategy of India.
Effective Co-ordination
Since development implies increasing specialisation and professionalisation, the
number of agencies and organisations involved in development tasks has considerably
gone up. In order to have the maximum benefit of this emergent administrative
system, co-ordination between various administrative units and activities is essential.
To achieve maximum results, wastage of resources, time and cost has to be avoided.
Development .administration has to co-ordinate the activities of development agencies
and organisations to integrate their efforts and energies for the realisation of
development goals. This would even save the administration from the problems of
duplication of functions, neglect of important functions and unnecessary focus on
irrelevant or marginally relevant activities. It would thus minimise administrative lag.
Ecological Perspective
Development administration shapes the environment-political, social and economic
and also gets affected by it in turn. It is not a closed system. It receives a feedback
from the social system and responds to the demands put on it by the system. In a way,
development administration is related to the environment and involves close
interaction between the administration and environment. The environment sets forth
the operative parameters of development administration. It requires the qualities of
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flexibility and responsiveness in administrative actions and methods. The changes in
administration affect its environment and changes in environment also has its bearing
on administration.

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Note: i) Use the space given below for your answers.
ii) Check your answers with those given at the end of the unit.
1) Highlight the genesis of development administration.

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Development administration addresses issues like poverty and unequal wealth distribution by systematically fixing priorities and goals through its means. These include achieving social justice, modernization, industrialization, and economic growth. By setting these goals, development administration creates targeted programs and reforms that can lead to more equitable resources distribution and improved living standards .

Development administration integrates beneficiary group needs through a client-oriented approach, tailoring programs and policies to meet specific requirements of targeted groups, such as rural laborers and small farmers. This results in policies that effectively address the real-world challenges faced by these groups, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing socio-economic development. The impact is significant as it promotes equitable growth and improves living conditions for marginalized sections of society .

The ecological perspective in development administration highlights that it is not a closed system but one that interacts with the political, social, and economic environment. Development administration shapes and is simultaneously affected by this environment. The interaction involves feedback loops where the environment sets operational parameters, and administrative adjustments are required when the environment changes. Success depends on incorporating flexibility and responsiveness in administrative actions to adapt optimally to these changes .

Effective coordination in development administration is important for maximizing the benefits gained from development tasks managed by numerous agencies. It addresses challenges of resource wastage and administrative lag by ensuring that activities are unified towards a common goal, preventing duplication and neglect of functions. Coordinated efforts enable more efficient deployment of resources and streamlined performance of activities, integral for achieving development objectives .

The hallmarks of innovative administration in India's development administration include the introduction of new institutions and procedures designed to improve effectiveness. Examples are the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), Training for Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM), and Tribal Development Programs. These initiatives are designed to address unemployment, poverty, and other socioeconomic issues creatively and efficiently .

Development administration promotes participation-oriented administration by involving local populations not as passive recipients but as active participants in developing plans, policies, and projects. The association allows for local problems to be realistically addressed and incorporates local initiative and resources. Benefits include more relevant implementation of programs and heightened community engagement, leading to more effective governance and closer alignment with citizens' needs .

Change orientation in development administration represents the commitment to creating a new social order where growth and distributive justice coexist. It is essential because development administration cannot be status-quo oriented; it must introduce positive changes within the system. These may include structural reorganizations, innovative programs to increase production and employment, and new schemes to enhance employer-employee relations. The central theme involves socio-economic and political change, which is necessary for sustainable development .

Development administration embodies innovative administration by actively seeking to replace or improve existing governance structures to better fit changing political and social environments. This includes applying new structures, methods, procedures, policies, and planning projects. Innovations such as the Integrated Rural Development Programme and Training Rural Youth for Self Employment in India exemplify this approach. These initiatives facilitate the achievement of developmental objectives with minimal resources and time, thereby accelerating progress and efficiency .

Coals orientation is crucial in development administration as it systematically tackles significant issues like poverty, injustice, and underdevelopment faced by developing countries. Through setting priorities and outlining clear developmental goals, such as social justice and economic growth, development administration can effectively direct resources and efforts towards solving these systemic problems. This targeted approach helps in aligning governmental actions with developmental needs, ensuring sustained progress .

Client-oriented administration in development administration focuses on meeting the needs of specific target groups, such as small farmers and rural laborers. It involves creating organizations tailored to provide necessary goods and services to these underprivileged groups. The administration's success is judged by the socio-cultural and politico-economic progress of these beneficiaries. By adapting programs and policies to fit beneficiaries' needs, client-oriented approaches ensure that the development administration remains people-centered .

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