All ReportsBribe HotlineI hate corruption. Either way. But, I am not sure this point has been addressed at length. The main reason why there is rampant corruption in government departments is because people who work there ar
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I hate corruption. Either way. But, I am not sure this point has been addressed at length. The main reason why there is rampant corruption in government departments is because people who work there ar

Reported on April 25, 2011 from Bangalore , Karnataka  ι Report #33769


Low salaries can tempt people into corruption, but higher salaries do not per-se reduce corruption, because there is no limit to peoples' greed. What reduces corruption is the deterrent effect of strong anti corruption laws, and the fear of punishment, and confiscation of properties earned through corrupt means. Also, if systems are simplified, then corruption automatically comes down. One reason why services are delivered better in the US is because there, the governance functions are decentralised to local governments, who are more closer to the people and are more accountable. Moreover, staff are not permanent and can be hired or fired with impunity, if they do not perform. I believe that the main reason why we are so inefficient in delivering services is because our government staff are permanent, and not enough powers and responsibilities are decentralised to local governments.

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I hate corruption. Either way. But, I am not sure this point has been addressed at length. The main reason why there is rampant corruption in government departments is because people who work there are not PAID enough. Salaries have to be competent just as in the industry and I am sure that will bring in more educated people into the system and people with integrity. Part of the problem is that bureaucrats see POLITICIANS make millions and assume they can too. Why not the government increase the salaries of these people in government services? I live in the US and I have seen how smoothly government services work here. And even for me who is a foreigner living in the States, the services I receive are on par with what citizens of the US receive. Why can't that be provided to PEOPLE of INDIA by the indian government? Kudos on the site by the way. Very impressed.