Corruption is defined as "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power , typically involving bribery" by The Oxford Dictionary (http://oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_gb0181740#m_en_gb0181740)
Well my father has kept me thinking over the issue after he wrote his blog: Vartalap. I promised him I will come up with a rejoinder/reply & here I am.
Ever since I have grown up and the most of my generation have, we have seen the corruption in the country Evolving. Yes, Corruption like any other phenomenon has also evolved in our country. After 1991, our country started taking steps towards Globalization & our leaders also started "Globalizing" in their techniques. I will explain you how. Earlier, the scams involved in corruption in buying of Arms, Ammunitions, Government purchases of Wheats & Grains, Corruption for licenses etc. Those are still there but there are new forms cropping up as well. The later scams involved Stock Market, 2G spectrum sale, Adarsh & similar building scam, Satyam Scam, CWG scam etc. To sum up we are moving from Political Corruption to Corporate Corruption. I will leave this forum open to the public to decide which one is MORE dangerous. But let us assume they both are harmful to the "Public Health" in one way or another.
I am working for a PSU organization and I witness corruption at many levels. However, its not just the misuse of the power its also the negligence in the duty which leads to corruption. The answer is very simple. Our policies are made in the way that induces corruption. (Just a point of caution: I do not endorse to the view that policies in other countries are better; the scams & corruptions are apparent there as well but the effect to a "common man" is lesser)
Let me give you an example: Many of you might have heard of Oil company officials are corrupt. Why is that? The reason lies in the complex web of rules made by the ministry because of one word: SUBSIDY. Why would a Petrol Pump owner try & divert Kerosene in to Diesel if he doesn't get about 30 Rs per liter difference?
The examples are plenty. What a few years ago was sung as a success story is now a point of contempt for many. I am talking about Indian Telecom Revolution.
So what encourages corruption? Is the complexity of rules? Is it the greed? Is it the lack of discipline? Or is it the lack of governance?
My answer is the sum total of all of it. Why do we give bribe to the Traffic policemen for not wearing a seatbelt or helmet? Do you even know how many clearances one has to sought before starting a venture?
So what as a common man one has to do to stop the evil? Well, first of all I would say, start acting as a common man. In this country, we strive to be someone's someone! We just love to pull some strings to get our work done. We love to talk on the phone while driving!
Be the change you want to see! Lokpal, RTI may come & go, don't give those people chance to rule us. If we do what is right, in our own interest, the world will be a beautiful place to live.
Disclaimer: I do know above views are hypothetical & perhaps dreamy, but we are fighting a huge evil.
Well my father has kept me thinking over the issue after he wrote his blog: Vartalap. I promised him I will come up with a rejoinder/reply & here I am.
Ever since I have grown up and the most of my generation have, we have seen the corruption in the country Evolving. Yes, Corruption like any other phenomenon has also evolved in our country. After 1991, our country started taking steps towards Globalization & our leaders also started "Globalizing" in their techniques. I will explain you how. Earlier, the scams involved in corruption in buying of Arms, Ammunitions, Government purchases of Wheats & Grains, Corruption for licenses etc. Those are still there but there are new forms cropping up as well. The later scams involved Stock Market, 2G spectrum sale, Adarsh & similar building scam, Satyam Scam, CWG scam etc. To sum up we are moving from Political Corruption to Corporate Corruption. I will leave this forum open to the public to decide which one is MORE dangerous. But let us assume they both are harmful to the "Public Health" in one way or another.
I am working for a PSU organization and I witness corruption at many levels. However, its not just the misuse of the power its also the negligence in the duty which leads to corruption. The answer is very simple. Our policies are made in the way that induces corruption. (Just a point of caution: I do not endorse to the view that policies in other countries are better; the scams & corruptions are apparent there as well but the effect to a "common man" is lesser)
Let me give you an example: Many of you might have heard of Oil company officials are corrupt. Why is that? The reason lies in the complex web of rules made by the ministry because of one word: SUBSIDY. Why would a Petrol Pump owner try & divert Kerosene in to Diesel if he doesn't get about 30 Rs per liter difference?
The examples are plenty. What a few years ago was sung as a success story is now a point of contempt for many. I am talking about Indian Telecom Revolution.
So what encourages corruption? Is the complexity of rules? Is it the greed? Is it the lack of discipline? Or is it the lack of governance?
My answer is the sum total of all of it. Why do we give bribe to the Traffic policemen for not wearing a seatbelt or helmet? Do you even know how many clearances one has to sought before starting a venture?
So what as a common man one has to do to stop the evil? Well, first of all I would say, start acting as a common man. In this country, we strive to be someone's someone! We just love to pull some strings to get our work done. We love to talk on the phone while driving!
Be the change you want to see! Lokpal, RTI may come & go, don't give those people chance to rule us. If we do what is right, in our own interest, the world will be a beautiful place to live.
Disclaimer: I do know above views are hypothetical & perhaps dreamy, but we are fighting a huge evil.
