GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What do you understand by Integrity Pacts? In light of recent events, analyse their utility in ensuring transparency and efficiency in public procurement in India.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022

CorruptionProbity in GovernanceTransparency and InformationCodes of Ethics and Conduct

Syllabus: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

How toppers approached it

From all 3 answers · about 120 words · 33% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • A definition3 of 3

Body

  • Points2 of 3
  • Points and prose1 of 3

Close

  • A way forward2 of 3
  • A summary1 of 3

The toppers’ answers

Aishwarya VermaAIR 4 · CSE 2021 · 83 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Integrity Pacts are the written agreements by the parties involved in business to maintain the integrity of process and ensure corruption free scenario.

Utility in ensuring transparency:

Body · points

  1. Benefits:-
  • Commitment to transparency by corporates
  • Building the public trust
  • leads to inclusive development.

② Issues:

  • Issues related to enforcement
  • Tools for legal compliance are not effective
  • Monitoring authority is not well equipped.

Close · a way forward

Integrity pacts are a way forward, towards ushering transparency as well as strengthening the business ethics.

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