India ranked at 72nd position in corruption among 180 countries
India is presently ranked at 72nd place among 180 countries by the Transparency International in its latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI). Regarding this the Centre said it has taken several measures and is moving progressively to eradicate the menace.
Suresh Pachouri, Minister of State for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, in Lok Sabha said that the Government is fully committed to implement its policy to Zero tolerence against corruption. It is moving progressively to readicate corruption by improving transparency and accountability. And measures for strengthening the Anti-Corruption Bureau in various states are taken by the concerned governments while the Centre has decided to strengthen the CBI and departmental vigilance organisations.
Pachuri further added that the measure includes modernisation and upgradation of infrastructure of the CBI, appointment of CVOs on the recommendations of the CVC, formulation and implementation of annual action plans for vigilance activities through pro-active involvement of various ministries and departments, issuance of comprehensive instructions on transparency in tendering and contacting processes by the CVC.
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