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Anindya PandeyAIR 158· 2025

GS2GS2

Discuss the implications of misutilization and underutilization of public funds.

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Main Body

Circumstances are met:

(A) Over-sanctioning of funds

(B) Collective corruption - upstream corruption

(C) Bogus auditing

Implications of misutilization and underutilization of public funds:

1Poor quality public infrastructure
2Bridge collapse in Gujarat
3Loss of public trust in government
4Breach of social contract
5Parallel economy - Black money
6Fiscal burden for the government
7Further marginalization of the vulnerable [25% safaironcharges are from SCLST committee]

Hence, as per Kaulya's corruption eats the state from within. Therefore prudent utilization of public funds is important.

88 words3 paragraphs
  • Clear categorization of issues
  • Structured approach with numbered points
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Topper

Anindya Pandey

AIR 1582025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Public Fund Utilization

Misutilization and Underutilization

Writing Stats

88

Total words

3

Paragraphs

analytical

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