Day 35 – Q 2.Is it possible to have dedication to public service in a milieu marked by corruption and a career characterised by low pay? Give your opinion.
2. Is it possible to have dedication to public service in a milieu marked by corruption and a career characterised by low pay? Give your opinion.
क्या एक भ्रष्ट माहौल और कम वेतन की विशेषता द्वारा चिह्नित कैरियर में सार्वजनिक सेवा के लिए समर्पण होना संभव है? अपनी राय दें।
Introduction:
Civil servants have played a huge role in growth and development of this country since pre-independence era. At present times where materialism has taken over our lives, dedication to public service has taken a hit due to Corruption and Low Pay.
Body:
- The first and most important factor is the remuneration. The salary of Civil Servants is much lesser as compared to their Private sector counterparts (CEOs and Executives of Private Company). In order to have a similar living standard they indulge in corrupt practices.
- There have been Sanskritisation of Corruption. That is, now, basic corruption has become a part of the working of system and it not even considered a crime. People give extra money as if they are supposed to, to speed up the process and officers take it as if it is their right.
Whatsoever be the case, there is no excuse for corruption. It is expected of a Public servant to be honest and hold integrity. There are many perks given to them by the government and combined with these the salary is good enough to live a decent life.
There are various people who have dedicated themselves to public service without any compromises.
- Ashok Khemka: Haryana Cadre IAS officer who brought out the DLF scam, by fighting the high and mighty of power corridors. In his service, he has been transferred several time but still had held on to his Principles.
- Vijay Kumar: The man who killed a dreaded criminal Veerappan, who had terrorized people belonging to three southern states. If he had joined hands with criminal nexus, he could have led a luxurious life but he risked his life to serve the public.
- Armstrong Pame: When the government refused funds to construct Highway, he collected the required funds and paid some money from his own pocket rather than turning back citing lack of government support.
Note: Keep the examples diverse. Don’t always just stick to IAS officers. Eminent persons belonging to IPS and other services can also be mentioned. It might also help u score more marks.
Conclusion:
Public service itself is a biggest motivating factor, also they sits in an important position where people look up to them as a source of inspiration and motivation. How he carries himself sends a strong message and sets an examples to future generation.
Best Answer: Broke.
