A border district along the Indo-Pak Line of Control has ae OEMs cross-border shelling. Villages lie abandoned, homes destroye ae sidesty find eal and farmlands rendered unusable. The displaced population, chi y i f F ss of li d, and absence o: wage families, suffers from deep psychological trauma, loss of livelihood, basic services. é: ilitation camps under To respond, the administration has established multiple Se aed tied emergency relief protocols. As the newly appointed District Rehabilitation known for your integrity, you are tasked with leading this effort.: ‘.. be ps.. « marred by However, you soon discover a distressing reality: Relief distribution is corruption, funds are being siphoned off, and material aid is being diverted es godowns. Caste-based discrimination in compensation lists is rampant and may ee communities are systematically excluded. Political interference is growing, loca’ ea demand selective allocation for their vote banks, threatening to stir unrest if their demands aren’t met. Adding to the challenge, vulnerable groups like landless labourers, orphans, the elderly, and differently-abled Persons are invisible in the rehabilitation process. You also find that some field officers are indifferent or even complicit, out of fear or political alignment. Meanwhile, the media focuses only on high-profile narratives, ignoring those suffering silently. (a) What are the core ethical issues involved in this situation? (b) What should be your immediate course of action to ensure fair and transparent relief distribution? (c) How can you tactfully manage political interference while upholding neutrality and inclusivity? (d) How can an administrator maintain compromising institutional discipline? (20 marks, 250 Words

Topper: M Venkatesh Prasad Sagar · AIR 358 · 2025 · Page 36