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Public procurement: a case study of the Indian Railways

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  • Nag, Bodhibrata

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Indian Railways is one of the world’s largest public sector organizations. Its network, traffic, organization and extent of vertical integration are gigantic. This paper undertakes a critical examination of its procurement process to understand the procedures and institutional mechanisms which have evolved over time for safeguarding institutional interests. The paper examines issues such as organizational structure, procurement organization, source selection methodology, procurement oversight and regulation and their impact on the economy, efficiency, transparency and accountability aspects of procurement. It is found that a unique combination of internal vigil, external oversight by independent bodies and organizational characteristics contribute to robust procurement processes.

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  • Nag, Bodhibrata, 2012. "Public procurement: a case study of the Indian Railways," MPRA Paper 38579, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Ministry of Finance Government of India,, 2011. "Economic Survey 2010-11," OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press, number 9780198074090.
    2. World Bank, 2003. "India : Country Procurement Assessment Report," World Bank Publications - Reports 14596, The World Bank Group.
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    procurement; public systems; India; oversight; transport;
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    • H83 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - Public Administration
    • H76 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Other Expenditure Categories

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