2nd ARC

President set up this commission of inquiry to prepare a roadmap to reform the public administration system.

What is Ethics/ Ethical Behaviour?

What is Corruption?
from Latin word 'corruptus' meaning 'to break or destroy'
Ethics is from Greek work 'ethikos' meaning 'arising from habit'

Why fight against corruption is necessary?
Increasing public cynicism bodes ill for the whole democratic setup.

How to fight Corruption?
Two approaches -

1. Emphasis on values and character
2. Reward good elements and punish bad elements

Three factors for increased corruption in our society

1. Colonial mindset
2. Inequality
3. pre economic liberalization era (over centralization)

Political Funding system fuels corruption.

2 types of corruption - 

1. Extortionary Corruption (declining since liberalization)
2. Collusive Corruption (on a rise since liberalization) 

Initiatives at the global level 

-- UN efforts

Initiatives in India 

-- RTI

-- other initiatives

Much needs to be done

Ethics in business and citizen behaviour also

Corruption in Politics and Political System

• Criminalization of Politics
• Lure of Power
• Extravagant Expenditure