Rai illuminates the main frauds that shook the country with a story filled with anecdotes and firsthand facts. The issuing of licenses for second-generation spectrum allocation, last-minute rapid repairs in the organization of the XIX Commonwealth Games, and the loss of national resources while assigning coal blocks are all examples of procedural errors, the flouting of systems, and the clear display of crony capitalism in the exploration of hydrocarbons, and the tragic tale of civil aviation in India are among the case studies chosen for the diversity of failures they highlight.
Rai's goal with these paintings is to not only expose government corruption but also to investigate the CAG's role as a watchdog. He also aims to advocate for long-term remedies to corruption and to emphasize the critical importance of ethics—the pursuit of excellence, accountability, probity, and openness in government, bureaucracy, business, and public life.
Fascinating facts:
- The scandals that rocked India, including 2G, Coalgate, civil aviation, the XIX Commonwealth Games, and hydrocarbon contracts, are chronicled in this incendiary, yet intelligent, book.
- Dispels the notion of accountability in Indian administration today.
- Written by Vinod Rai, India's eleventh CAG and an icon of the anti-corruption campaign.
- Provides long-term solutions to prevent procedural anomalies in government and business companies in the future.
- Provides a road map for excellent governance, which is critical for the country's development.
- Encourages younger professionals and administrators to aspire to greatness.
Vinod Rai wrote the book, which was published in September 2014 by Rupa Publications India.
