{"id":24632,"date":"2024-02-01T05:48:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T05:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24632"},"modified":"2024-02-01T05:48:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T05:48:12","slug":"case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study No. 1 UPSC MAINS SOLVED PAPER GS 4 &#8211; 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A case study is a comprehensive and in-depth examination of a particular subject, often within its real-life context. It serves as a methodological tool to explore, analyze, and understand complex issues or phenomena, ranging from individual experiences to organizational challenges. Typically employed in various academic disciplines, business settings, and scientific research, a case study involves an extensive investigation that aims to provide a detailed account of the subject under scrutiny. By delving into the intricate details of a specific case, researchers can uncover valuable insights, draw conclusions, and offer practical solutions. This method offers a holistic approach, allowing for a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing the subject, making it an invaluable tool for gaining knowledge and informing decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f30db304871\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f30db304871\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#Q7_Rakesh_is_a_responsible_district_level_officer_who_enjoys_the_trust_of_his_higher_officials_Knowing_his_honesty_the_government_entrusted_him_with_the_responsibility_of_identifying_the_beneficiaries_under_a_health_care_scheme_meant_for_senior_citizens\" title=\"Q7. Rakesh is a responsible district level officer, who enjoys the trust of his higher officials. Knowing his honesty, the government entrusted him with the responsibility of identifying the beneficiaries under a health care scheme meant for senior citizens.&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Q7. Rakesh is a responsible district level officer, who enjoys the trust of his higher officials. Knowing his honesty, the government entrusted him with the responsibility of identifying the beneficiaries under a health care scheme meant for senior citizens.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#The_criteria_to_be_a_beneficiary_are_the_following\" title=\"The criteria to be a beneficiary are the following:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">The criteria to be a beneficiary are the following:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#One_day_an_old_couple_visited_Rakeshs_office_with_their_application_They_have_been_the_residents_of_a_village_in_his_district_since_their_birth_The_old_man_is_diagnosed_with_a_rare_condition_that_causes_obstruction_in_the_large_intestine_As_a_consequence_he_has_severe_abdominal_pain_frequently_that_prevents_him_from_doing_any_physical_labour_The_couple_has_no_children_to_support_them_The_expert_surgeon_whom_they_contacted_is_willing_to_do_the_surgery_without_charging_any_fee_However_the_couple_will_have_to_bear_the_cost_of_incidental_charges_such_as_medicines_hospitalization_etc_to_the_tune_of_rupees_one_lakh_The_couple_fulfils_all_the_criteria_except_criterion_%E2%80%98b_However_any_financial_aid_would_certainly_make_a_significant_difference_in_their_quality_of_life\" title=\"One day, an old couple visited Rakesh\u2019s office with their application. They have been the residents of a village in his district since their birth. The old man is diagnosed with a rare condition that causes obstruction in the large intestine. As a consequence, he has severe abdominal pain frequently that prevents him from doing any physical labour. The couple has no children to support them. The expert surgeon whom they contacted is willing to do the surgery without charging any fee. However, the couple will have to bear the cost of incidental charges, such as medicines, hospitalization, etc., to the tune of rupees one lakh. The couple fulfils all the criteria except criterion \u2018b\u2019. However, any financial aid would certainly make a significant difference in their quality of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;\">One day, an old couple visited Rakesh\u2019s office with their application. They have been the residents of a village in his district since their birth. The old man is diagnosed with a rare condition that causes obstruction in the large intestine. As a consequence, he has severe abdominal pain frequently that prevents him from doing any physical labour. The couple has no children to support them. The expert surgeon whom they contacted is willing to do the surgery without charging any fee. However, the couple will have to bear the cost of incidental charges, such as medicines, hospitalization, etc., to the tune of rupees one lakh. The couple fulfils all the criteria except criterion \u2018b\u2019. However, any financial aid would certainly make a significant difference in their quality of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#How_should_Rakesh_respond_to_the_situation_250_Words_20_Marks\" title=\"How should Rakesh respond to the situation? (250 Words, 20 Marks)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">How should Rakesh respond to the situation? (250 Words, 20 Marks)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:\u00a0\u00a0\">Answer:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#Case_Summary\" title=\"Case Summary:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Case Summary:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#Stakeholders_in_the_case\" title=\"Stakeholders in the case:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Stakeholders in the case:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#In_this_given_situation_the_immediate_response_of_Rakesh_should_be\" title=\"In this given situation, the immediate response of Rakesh should be:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">In this given situation, the immediate response of Rakesh should be:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/case-study-no-1-upsc-mains-solved-paper-gs-4-2018\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Rakesh_is_a_responsible_district_level_officer_who_enjoys_the_trust_of_his_higher_officials_Knowing_his_honesty_the_government_entrusted_him_with_the_responsibility_of_identifying_the_beneficiaries_under_a_health_care_scheme_meant_for_senior_citizens\"><\/span><strong>Q7. Rakesh is a responsible district level officer, who enjoys the trust of his higher officials. Knowing his honesty, the government entrusted him with the responsibility of identifying the beneficiaries under a health care scheme meant for senior citizens.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_criteria_to_be_a_beneficiary_are_the_following\"><\/span><strong>The criteria to be a beneficiary are the following:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>60 years of age or above.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Belonging to a reserved community.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Family income of less than 1 Lakh rupees per annum.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Post-treatment prognosis is likely to be high to make a positive difference to the quality of life of the beneficiary.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_day_an_old_couple_visited_Rakeshs_office_with_their_application_They_have_been_the_residents_of_a_village_in_his_district_since_their_birth_The_old_man_is_diagnosed_with_a_rare_condition_that_causes_obstruction_in_the_large_intestine_As_a_consequence_he_has_severe_abdominal_pain_frequently_that_prevents_him_from_doing_any_physical_labour_The_couple_has_no_children_to_support_them_The_expert_surgeon_whom_they_contacted_is_willing_to_do_the_surgery_without_charging_any_fee_However_the_couple_will_have_to_bear_the_cost_of_incidental_charges_such_as_medicines_hospitalization_etc_to_the_tune_of_rupees_one_lakh_The_couple_fulfils_all_the_criteria_except_criterion_%E2%80%98b_However_any_financial_aid_would_certainly_make_a_significant_difference_in_their_quality_of_life\"><\/span><strong>One day, an old couple visited Rakesh\u2019s office with their application. They have been the residents of a village in his district since their birth. The old man is diagnosed with a rare condition that causes obstruction in the large intestine. As a consequence, he has severe abdominal pain frequently that prevents him from doing any physical labour. The couple has no children to support them. The expert surgeon whom they contacted is willing to do the surgery without charging any fee. However, the couple will have to bear the cost of incidental charges, such as medicines, hospitalization, etc., to the tune of rupees one lakh. The couple fulfils all the criteria except criterion \u2018b\u2019. However, any financial aid would certainly make a significant difference in their quality of life.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_Rakesh_respond_to_the_situation_250_Words_20_Marks\"><\/span><strong>How should Rakesh respond to the situation? (250 Words, 20 Marks)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Case Study\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, try to write a case summary.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Mention the stakeholder involved.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Discuss how Rakesh should respond in the prevailing situation?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to mention that taking this case as a base, he may propose his seniors to consider insertion of sub categories for economically weaker sections.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Summary\"><\/span><strong>Case Summary:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rakesh is an honest, trustable and responsible district level officer. He was given the responsibility of identifying the beneficiaries under a health scheme.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>One day, an old couple visited Rakesh&#8217;s office seeking help as they don&#8217;t have any children to support them.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>They fulfill all the criteria (as mentioned)\u00a0 which help them to get included in the beneficiary list except for one criterion (they do not belong to a reserved family). Any financial help makes a significant difference in their quality life.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stakeholders_in_the_case\"><\/span><strong>Stakeholders in the case:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rakesh as a responsible district level officer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>An old couple, who visited Rakesh\u2019s office with their application for help.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Society at large.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a responsible public servant, he is strictly guided by the law and criteria and it is necessary because the set of given criteria instill the element of transparency and probity and help in governance to be just and fair.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_given_situation_the_immediate_response_of_Rakesh_should_be\"><\/span><strong>In this given situation, the immediate response of Rakesh should be:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As a district-level officer, Rakesh is entrusted with the responsibility of identifying the beneficiaries under the health care scheme for senior citizens. During the process, he came across a form submitted by an old couple seeking inclusion as beneficiaries in the scheme, but unfortunately they do not belong to the reserved community which is one of the criteria for inclusion in the scheme.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Find Government Facilities:<\/strong> As the expert surgeon whom they contacted is willing to do the surgery without charging any fee. The problem is with the cost of hospitalization, medicines etc. So in this situation Rakesh should check for the available facilities (bed, medicines, etc) for the concerned disease at the district government hospitals.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>NGOs:<\/strong> Rakesh should hold meetings with Non-government Organizations (NGOs) working in the health sector for old age people and public spirited citizens.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>As a district level officer, the duty of Rakesh is to follow the rules and norms of the work but as a human and civil servant, he has responsibility towards citizens in general and old age people in particular. On receiving the application, his immediate course of action should be to hold a meeting with the surgeon who is willing to do the surgery free of cost. The prime focus during the discussion should be to know the details of the condition of the applicant, his health, and the kind of care required post surgery.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Seek help from executive funds:<\/strong> if relaxation within the health scheme is not permissible, Rakesh should explore other possibilities like Chief Minister\u2019s Relief Fund or even Prime Minister\u2019s relief fund after getting an endorsement from the MLA and MP of the region. Every year a certain number of people are assisted treatment of severe diseases from these funds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Look for other alternatives: Rakesh should also forward an application to his superiors in the district with the details of the case requesting them, if possible, from the DM welfare fund for financial support for this specific case or go for crowdfunding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>These immediate steps are to ensure support to the couple in consideration. As a midterm solution, Rakesh should try to organize awareness among citizens of the district regarding the Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP). Secondly, he should hold meetings with NGOs, public institutions, and public-spirited citizens to organize outreach programs. He should make proposals and efforts to provide space and create awareness about PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra at the District, Block, and Village levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This case cannot be taken in isolation as there would be many more poor people in need. Taking this case as a base, Rakesh may propose his seniors to consider the insertion of a sub-category for economically weaker sections. 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