corruption in india
Corruption in India
There is no doubt that corruption is the biggest problem to Indian growth since independence. Corruption can be seen everywhere. Corruption is not a new phenomenon in India. It has been prevalent in the society since ancient times. History reveals it was present even in the Mauryan period. It was practiced even in Mughal and Sultanate period. When the East India Company took control of the country, corruption reached new height. Corruption in India has become so common that people are not aware of a public life without it. Corruption has deeply infected every segment of the Indian society. Earlier it was more common in the Government department and officials but today even it present even in the private sectors.
Corruption has been defined by many scholars. But the simple meaning of the word corruption is an “act of bribery or misuse of public position or power for fulfillment of selfish motives or to gain personal gratification.” It also means lack of integrity, moral, character or honesty. In other words, undue favor for anyone in return of some gain is corruption. Also, not giving the deserving their right or privilege is a corrupt practice. Not performing one’s duty or neglecting duty are also forms of corruption. Dishonesty, exploitations, scams, scandals, malpractices are various signs of corruption.
Corruption is not just present in India. It is present all over the world in developing as well as developed nations. But India is ranked third as the world’s most corrupt nation. For the Indian common man, corruption was symbolized by the ‘babu’ of a government office for decades. He had to be bribed for any kind of work that needed to be got done from him. He had to be bribed even if that work was legal and a part of his duty. These ‘babus’ then gathered large amount of wealth and led a luxurious life. This is prevalent even today. This model of corruption in seen in all sectors and every sphere of life like business administration,
There is no doubt that corruption is the biggest problem to Indian growth since independence. Corruption can be seen everywhere. Corruption is not a new phenomenon in India. It has been prevalent in the society since ancient times. History reveals it was present even in the Mauryan period. It was practiced even in Mughal and Sultanate period. When the East India Company took control of the country, corruption reached new height. Corruption in India has become so common that people are not aware of a public life without it. Corruption has deeply infected every segment of the Indian society. Earlier it was more common in the Government department and officials but today even it present even in the private sectors.
Corruption has been defined by many scholars. But the simple meaning of the word corruption is an “act of bribery or misuse of public position or power for fulfillment of selfish motives or to gain personal gratification.” It also means lack of integrity, moral, character or honesty. In other words, undue favor for anyone in return of some gain is corruption. Also, not giving the deserving their right or privilege is a corrupt practice. Not performing one’s duty or neglecting duty are also forms of corruption. Dishonesty, exploitations, scams, scandals, malpractices are various signs of corruption.
Corruption is not just present in India. It is present all over the world in developing as well as developed nations. But India is ranked third as the world’s most corrupt nation. For the Indian common man, corruption was symbolized by the ‘babu’ of a government office for decades. He had to be bribed for any kind of work that needed to be got done from him. He had to be bribed even if that work was legal and a part of his duty. These ‘babus’ then gathered large amount of wealth and led a luxurious life. This is prevalent even today. This model of corruption in seen in all sectors and every sphere of life like business administration,