GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Mains·
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticized Indian Railways for a 'caste system' in train cleanliness, highlighting significant disparities in sanitation between premium and regular passenger trains.
The PAC reviewed the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) report on long-distance train cleanliness. The committee identified staff shortages and budget constraints as systemic challenges and recommended a digital dashboard for grievances and periodic audits.
Q. Discuss how systemic inequalities in public infrastructure, such as railway sanitation, reflect broader social disparities and suggest measures for equitable service delivery.
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Keywords: Social Equity · Public Accountability · Infrastructure Disparity · Service Delivery · Systemic Inequality
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