Question : CHECK ON CORRUPTION



(a) whether the Central Vigilance Commissioner has suggested the need for a strong mechanism in every department and institution to check corruption; and

(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND SPACE. (SMT.VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a)&(b): There already exists a mechanism in each and every Government Department and Institution to check corruption. The suggestions given by the Central Vigilance Commissioner in this regard from time to time are also taken into account in strengthening and improving the system. The Secretary of each of the Government Ministry/Department assisted by Chief Vigilance Officer is primarily responsible to ensure probity and integrity in the concerned Department.