One officer. One car. That’s it. Even if you’re juggling five departments, you still get just one official vehicle. No exceptions. Sounds simple? Behind this tiny rule is a massive push to clean up how public money is spent. The Ministry of Finance isn’t just trimming budgets; they’re rewriting the playbook on accountability. Forget the old days of dual cars, bonus rides, and vague ‘official tours’. This is a hard reset on how government officials use taxpayer-funded assets. And here’s the kicker; this isn’t just about cars. It’s about culture. A culture where entitlement gets replaced by efficiency. Where transparency isn’t optional; it’s mandatory. For UPSC aspirants, this is gold. It’s GS Paper II (Governance) and GS Paper III (Fiscal Discipline) rolled into one real-world example. The message is clear: No more free rides. Every rupee counts. And every officer? Now has to prove they need it. The policy? It’s small. The impact? Huge.