Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has posted a draft document on its website inviting comments on National Anti-Corruption Strategy. Last date of submitting comments is 20 September 2010. CLICK to read the draft and summary.
As per Preface – “The National Anti-Corruption Strategy represents a blue print for commitment and action by the various stakeholders to the governance process. It aims at systematic and conscious reshaping of the country’s national integrity system. The strategy recommends a set of action to be taken by the government and a set of action by the political entities, judiciary, media, citizens, private sector and civil society organizations. To ensure that the strategy does not remain a mere document, it is envisaged to ensure its effective implementation by developing suitable parameters for evaluating and monitoring the progress of its implementation. The CVC would review the progress on an annual basis and submit a report to the Parliament.”
Chapter VIII deals with the role of citizens in anti-corruption. Success in the battle against corruption hinges upon citizen participation in ushering in transparency and accountability. Citizens have a tremendous potential to participate directly and contribute at bringing about change using tools such as moral appeals, exposure and embarrassment, appeals to pride, standing and responsibility besides standing up and playing a key role in exposing wrong doing and non compliances.
As a citizen (grahak of services) and as a stakeholder to the governance process, I agree with this strategy. I am studying the document and will submit my comments. I will also post my comments on this blog.
My request is to all citizens to read and comment on this document, as the strategy and its effective and efficient implementation will ultimately help them.
