Uttarakhand CM approves action against ineligible beneficiaries drawing dual pensions
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Transparency, accountability & RTI· Prelims·
Why in news
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered the discontinuation of pensions for 1,377 individuals found receiving dual benefits from government pensions and social welfare schemes.
Background
The decision followed a data analysis by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) revealing irregularities. The CM directed officials to investigate the matter, fix accountability, and verify lists of ineligible individuals across all districts.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCAG: Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the supreme audit institution of India
- Fact1,377 individuals were identified as receiving double benefits in Uttarakhand
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the CAG in ensuring fiscal discipline and transparency in the implementation of social welfare schemes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Audit-driven accountability: CAG's role in identifying leakages in state-funded welfare schemes
- Data-driven governance: Utilizing data analysis to identify and eliminate ineligible beneficiaries
- Administrative oversight: Mechanisms for fixing accountability in district-level pension distribution
Keywords: Fiscal discipline · Audit oversight · Leakage prevention · Social welfare · Accountability
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