Fight Against CORRUPTION
By definition, corruption can be called a problem of routine deviation from the established norms set by public officials and parties. World Bank defines it as the misuse of public property for private gain. It can range, however, from embezzlement of public money to abuse of power i.e. asking for bribes. A study conducted by Transparency International in 2005, said that in India, more than 62% of Indians have had a first-hand experience of paying bribes or influencing to get jobs done in public offices successfully. Later in 2012, India was ranked 94th out of 176 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, tying with countries like Colombia, Djibouti, Greece, Mongolia, etc.
- Research indicates that India can control corruption by training its civil servants to a more professional level with skills in auditing, accountancy, and legal matters. If this step would have been taken at the time of liberalization, the scenario could have been much different as oversight and scrutiny from within the administration would have increased. Moreover, there would have been a greater understanding and respect of administrative procedures, thereby reducing corruption and increasing development in India.
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