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Case Study
You are the newly appointed Secretary of the School Education and Literacy Department in a state known for the deep-rooted influence of the publishing mafia. As the Secretary, you face two major challenges. First, the mafia exploits the government's free book distribution scheme by colluding with officials to demand commissions, causing financial losses and compromising book quality. Second, they manipulate private school textbook purchases, forcing schools to buy expensive textbooks under the guise of quality education, which burdens students and families financially.
Your predecessor, an honest officer, attempted to tackle these issues but faced severe resistance from the publishing mafia, leading to their resignation. Determined to combat this mafia, you must solve this issue and ensure a fair and transparent system for textbook procurement and distribution.
1. What are the stakeholders involved in this case?
2. How would you address the exploitation of the government's free book distribution scheme by the publishing mafia?
3. What long-term strategies would you implement to ensure a fair, transparent, and high-quality textbook distribution system for all students?
GS Paper 4 Case Studies
