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Ethics 50: Mains Question

The document discusses the causes of corruption in India's public administration, highlighting issues such as weak legal frameworks, lack of transparency, nepotism, low salaries, and insufficient political will. It outlines recommendations from the Second Administrative Reform Commission aimed at curbing corruption, including strengthening laws, promoting transparency, eliminating nepotism, improving salaries, and fostering political will. The document emphasizes that while these recommendations are a good starting point, their implementation will require sustained effort from various sectors of society.

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Ethics 50: Mains Question

The document discusses the causes of corruption in India's public administration, highlighting issues such as weak legal frameworks, lack of transparency, nepotism, low salaries, and insufficient political will. It outlines recommendations from the Second Administrative Reform Commission aimed at curbing corruption, including strengthening laws, promoting transparency, eliminating nepotism, improving salaries, and fostering political will. The document emphasizes that while these recommendations are a good starting point, their implementation will require sustained effort from various sectors of society.

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Ethics – Mains Question 50

1. Discuss the causes of the corruption in the public administration in India. Also, provide remedies to
curb the corruption in the light of recommendations of the Second Administrative Reform Commission.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
Approach
❖ Introduction: Start the answer by explaining corruption.
❖ Body: Discuss the causes of corruption in the public administration in India and provide recommendations
to curb the corruption in the light of recommendations of the Second Administrative Reform
Commission.
❖ Conclusion: Conclude the answer by writing that with appropriate solutions India can make progress
in the fight against corruption and create a more just and equitable society.

Answer:
Corruption is a major problem in India, and it has a corrosive impact on the country's economy, society, and
democracy. Transparency International ranked India at 85 among 180 countries in its Corruption Perception
Index report released in 2022.
The Second Administrative Reforms Commission identified the following as the major causes of
corruption in India's public administration:
❖ Weak legal and regulatory framework: The laws and regulations governing public administration in
India are often weak and outdated. This provides opportunities for corrupt officials to exploit loopholes
and engage in illegal activities.
❖ Lack of transparency and accountability: The workings of government are often opaque and
inaccessible to the public. This makes it difficult to monitor and hold public officials accountable for their
actions.
❖ Nepotism and cronyism: Public jobs are often awarded based on political connections or family ties,
rather than merit. This creates a system where corrupt officials can protect each other and avoid
punishment.
❖ Low salaries and poor working conditions: The salaries of public officials in India are relatively low.
This can create a temptation for officials to engage in corrupt activities in order to supplement their
income.
❖ Weak political will to fight corruption: There is a lack of political will to take strong action against
corruption. Corrupt officials often enjoy the protection of powerful politicians, who are reluctant to take
action against them.
The Second Administrative Reforms Commission made a number of recommendations to curb
corruption in India's public administration. These recommendations include:
❖ Strengthening the legal and regulatory framework: The laws and regulations governing public
administration should be strengthened and updated to close loopholes that can be exploited by corrupt
officials.
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❖ Promoting transparency and accountability: The workings of government should be made more
transparent and accessible to the public. This can be done by publishing more information about
government activities, and by strengthening the powers of oversight bodies such as the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG).
❖ Eliminating nepotism and cronyism: Public jobs should be awarded on the basis of merit, not political
connections or family ties. This can be done by introducing merit-based recruitment and promotion
systems.
❖ Improving salaries and working conditions: The salaries of public officials should be increased to a
level that is commensurate with their responsibilities. This can help to reduce the temptation for officials
to engage in corrupt activities.
❖ Building political will to fight corruption: There is a need to build political will to take strong action
against corruption. This can be done by educating the public about the dangers of corruption, and by
holding politicians accountable for their actions.
The recommendations of the Second ARC are a good starting point for addressing the problem of corruption
in India's public administration. However, it is important to note that these recommendations are not easy to
implement. They will require a sustained effort from the government, the judiciary, and the civil society.

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