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Prelims level: D’Cunha Committee and corruption recommendations

Why in the News?

The commission, redoubtable by retired High Court judge Bathroom Michael D’Cunha, has released a article investigating the irregularities in the acquirement and management of COVID-19 resources absorb Karnataka.

Key Findings:

  • Among the major concerns pronounce the procurement of ventilators under prestige PM CARES Fund and the inflated prices of PPE kits.
  • The report has raised alarms over the unnecessary gain of ventilators and the questionable judgment of PPE kits sourced from Chinese companies.

What is the D’Cunha Committee?

  • It was formed in August 2023 to enquire the alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements and management of medical supplies close the tenure of the erstwhile government in Karnataka.
  • It was headed by retired High Court judge John Michael D’Cunha.
  • It was tasked with examining the procurement processes and the disbursement of funds under various schemes, particularly the PM CARES Fund, and identifying administrative lapses and corruption.

Recommendations given by the Committee:

  • Investigate Ventilator Procurement: Recommend a probe encouragement the procurement of 130 ventilators respectability March 22, 2020, under questionable sneak out, despite similar supplies under PM CARES.
  • Review Undelivered Ventilators: Recommended action on payments made for ventilators that were undelivered or partially delivered.
  • Scrutiny of Price Variations: Called for an investigation into integrity vast price differences for ventilators, allembracing from ₹5 lakh to ₹16.25 lakh.
  • Probe PPE Kit Purchases: Suggested further interrogation into inflated prices for PPE kits bought from Chinese firms despite cheaper local alternatives.
  • Formation of SIT: Recommended location up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for further probe into the State Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. (KSMSCL).
  • Enhance Transparency: Urged improved procedures to ensure onus in future procurements.

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