Usages of RTI in Rural Rajasthan, India - Consumer Unity & Trust ...

Prevalence of Corruption (%)Reasons for Corruption in the SchemesNREGS• Lack of awareness among rural people;• People do not want to indulge in paper work;• Some people do not have supporting documents necessary for making job cardand need to bribe concerned officials for issuance thereof;• Gram Panchayat functionaries cite demand of higher officials; and• Being a part of culture (khai badi ke maai badi phenomenon meaning that money isbigger and works well than a mother).SGSYAs mentioned by respondents, SGSY scheme is not working effectively in the districtsbecause bank officials are doubtful regarding repayment of the loans, which is correctto some extent. Instances of seeking gratification from NGOs to sanction loans exist.Respondents opined that NGOs are both victims as well as bribe seekers, as they arevictim of the system and forced to pay bribes at the DRDA level.IAYThough benefits under this scheme are envisaged for BPL families only, but non-BPLpowerful people create pressure by offering bribes to change their category at the costof actual beneficiaries.Measures for Controlling Corruption• Credible CSOs should be included as a part of the tendering process.• BSR rates must be consistent with market rates.• Social and CAG audits should be mandatory and regular to reform the processes.• RTI Act should be promoted and public awareness programmes should be intensified.• People have to be motivated to participate in the Gram Sabhas.• Complaint redressal mechanism should be established.• Proactive disclosure of information at Gram Panchayat level be should besystematised.Model Framework for Replication: Usages of RTI in Rural Rajasthan, India 43