The Government is fully committed to implement its policy of "Zero Tolerance against Corruption¨ and is moving progressively to eradicate corruption from all spheres of life by improving transparency & accountability. Several steps have been taken to combat corruption and to improve the functioning of Government. These includes:
„ Issue of Whistle Blowers Resolution, 2004;
„ Enactment of Right to Information Act, 2005;
„ The pro-active involvement of Ministry/Department through Annual Action Plan on Vigilance as a preventive measures;
„ Issues of comprehensive instructions on transparency in tendering & contracting process by the CVC;
„ Instructions issued by the CVC advising the organizations to adopt integrity pact in major Government procurement activities;
„ India is amongst the countries who have signed the United National convention against Corruption;
„ Introduction of e-Governance and simplification of procedures and systems; and
„ Issue of Citizen Charters.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Shri Prithviraj Chavan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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