Question 4(a)GS2GS2

An important requisite for ensuring probity in governance is absence of corruption. Analyse.

Main Body

Probity in Governance refers to adherence to highest moral standards in governance.

Corruption is one of the prerequisites as well as serve of corruption probity in governance.

1Corruption degrades people's confidence in the administration. eg: 2G Scam, Adaani scam lead to downfall of UPA government

2Decreases efficiency of governance. eg: delays in clearance for tenders

3Deserted resource allocation as well as public fund

4Preference to personal, parochial gain over social good. eg: fund can be used in schools is gone.

5Vulnerable sections suffer the most & status quo is maintained. eg: Jharkhand scholarship scam where deserving students miss total.

Measures to prevent - institutional change among society & admit. eg: the colonial legacy, anti-corruption laws, Good role models, code & ethics & limit be formed, code of conduct

Corruption must be eradicated to ensure efficient, socially inclusive citizen centric governance.

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Conclusion

Corruption must be eradicated to ensure efficient, socially inclusive citizen centric governance.

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Examiner score

1/10

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Topper

Hrishikesh Rajendra

AIR 61

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance

Transparency and Accountability

Corruption and Probity in Governance

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157

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