How does the Indian polity address the issue of corruption
Discuss the measures that the Indian government has taken to combat corruption, including the role of constitutional bodies and anti-corruption laws.
- Corruption is a major issue in India and the Indian polity has taken various measures to address it.
- Constitutional bodies such as the Central Vigilance Commission and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India have been established to ensure accountability and transparency in governance.
- The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is a law that criminalizes acts of corruption by public officials.
- The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014 protects individuals who report corruption from retaliation by those accused of corruption.
- The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 established the institution of a Lokpal at the national level and Lokayuktas at the state level to investigate and prosecute corruption cases.
- Various initiatives such as the Digital India program and the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax aim to reduce corruption by promoting digital transactions and reducing opportunities for bribery and corruption.
- The government has also launched several awareness campaigns to educate people about the negative impact of corruption and the need to report it.
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