Saurabh SharmaAIR 23 · CSE 2023 · 179 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a quotation
"Corruption is like a termite that erodes the foundation of administration" - Kautilya.
Body · points and prose
Despite progress, Corruption continues to be a deep seated challenge in India.
Ways to tackle corruption with reference to Arthashastra:-
| Kautilya's references | Practical steps |
|---|---|
| (1) Recruit honest officers, with impeccable integrity. | ● Make recruitment foolproof ● Ethical testing at the time of interview |
| Mechanism | Implementation |
|---|---|
| (II) Espionage to keep vigil on corrupt officials | → Role of CVC, Anti corruption bureaus → Encourage citizens to expose corruption |
| (III) Addressing OPACITY in functioning | → Transparency through RTI Act, voluntary disclosures → Leverage Technology eg. GIS in Gati Shakti to reduce human discretion |
| (IV) Preempt local loyalties | → Periodic Transfer of officials |
| (V) Whistleblower Protection | → Notify Whistleblower Protection Act 2014 |
| (VI) Promote Accountability of officials | → Jan Sunwai → Social media → Social audit |
Close · a summary
Thus Kautilyan recommendations serve as an important guide to tackle the menace of corruption.
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