Says No One Indulging In Corrupt Practices Will Be Spared
Jammu- Launching a direct attack on successive regimes for allegedly encouraging corruption in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance, a new transparent corruption-free system has been established in the Union Territory in the last three years.
“Before 2019, corruption had become an accepted social norm in the UT. In the last three years, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new transparent corruption-free system has been established in Jammu and Kashmir,” Sinha said.
“It’s our resolve to build corruption-free J&K and no one indulging in corrupt practices will be spared,” he added.
The LG made these remarks while virtually attending the UT-level inaugural function of Vigilance Awareness Week, an official spokesperson said Monday.
Leading the crusade against corruption, he said, the LG administered the integrity pledge to Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments, senior officers and officials to mark the beginning of the Vigilance Awareness Week across the UT of J&K.
Observing that the most powerful weapon against corruption is active citizenry, the spokesperson said that the LG urged all to join hands and pledge to root this menace out of the system.
“The path of Reform, Perform and Transform which we have chosen is the right path to move ahead. Some people are making deliberate attempts to derail this journey but we will never let their nefarious designs succeed,” the LG said.
“Zero Tolerance against Corruption on the ground has brought transparency in Governance and ensuring benefits of good governance reach the last person in the queue without any discrimination,” he added.
The LG, as per the spokesperson said that the system is being strengthened through the use of cutting-edge technology and administrative reforms leaving no scope for randomness and discretion.
“We continue to build an efficient, transparent and accountable system at all levels for seamless delivery of services,” Sinha said.
The LG, the spokesperson said, observed that honesty, integrity and moral values are the real capital of a society and for J&K to become Aatma-Nirbhar, all have to work for a shared ambition to create a future in which everyone live these values for a better life and developmental efforts yield desired results.
Sinha, he said, commended the Anti Corruption Bureau for working tirelessly to prevent and investigate corruption-related matters and bringing culprits to Justice.
According to the spokesperson, the LG asked the Anti Corruption Bureau to work with redoubled determination to further strengthen the people’s trust. He said that offenders in the system are being identified and this year, action has been taken against 445 accused.
“Vigilance department in J&K administration is the need of the hour. We have to set big goals and make collective efforts to speed up our socio-economic development and achieve the targets within the timeline. The policies and decision-making must reflect the people’s participation, their needs and aspirations,” the LG said.
“No one should be declared Black sheep on the basis of prejudice and no one should protect or defend those indulging in corrupt practices, howsoever highly placed the offender may be. The whole administrative setup should adopt a common approach to make the working of administration more effective,” he added.
Highlighting the significance of effective use of Information Technology and dissemination of the right information to all stakeholders, the LG, as per the spokesperson, urged the Anti Corruption Bureau and Administrative Departments to work in collaboration and make the best use of digital platforms, big data technology and other latest interventions in curbing corrupt practices.
The LG, he said, termed awareness and public participation necessary for a more effective fight against the menace of corruption and called upon all the stakeholders to play their important role in the number of programmes being organized by the General Administration Department, Educational Institutions and Anti Corruption Bureau to create greater awareness about corruption.
“I urge the people to use ACB’s helpline number to inform the Bureau about any official asking for a bribe. I have the same expectation from all the officials that they will work with absolute honesty and not allow corruption to flourish in any manner,” Sinha said.
The spokesperson further said that the LG asked the officers to publicize the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s helpline and related activities during the Back to Village programme.
“Information about the BEAMS Empowerment Portal and other endeavours of the government to curb corruption and bring transparency in the system must reach the common man,” the LG said.
Earlier, the LG also extended his greetings to the people on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his Birth Anniversary.
“Sardar Patel is embodiment of those values which not only integrated India but also set a living example of honesty and integrity in public life. He always encouraged government officials to render their services without fear and favour,” Sinha said.
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