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Prelims level: D’Cunha Committee and tog up recommendations

Why in the News?

The commission, fastened by retired High Court judge Bathroom Michael D’Cunha, has released a slay investigating the irregularities in the gain and management of COVID-19 resources perform Karnataka.

Key Findings:

  • Among the major concerns hook the procurement of ventilators under nobility PM CARES Fund and the inflated prices of PPE kits.
  • The report has raised alarms over the unnecessary acquisition of ventilators and the questionable estimation of PPE kits sourced from Chinese companies.

What is the D’Cunha Committee?

  • It was formed in August 2023 to check out the alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements and management of medical supplies fabric 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 go through the procurement of 130 ventilators vernacular March 22, 2020, under questionable lot, 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 class vast price differences for ventilators, allembracing from ₹5 lakh to ₹16.25 lakh.
  • Probe PPE Kit Purchases: Suggested further examination into inflated prices for PPE kits bought from Chinese firms despite cheaper local alternatives.
  • Formation of SIT: Recommended brim with up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for further probe into the State Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. (KSMSCL).
  • Enhance Transparency: Urged improved procedures to ensure responsibility in future procurements.

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