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Corruption in India

Quick points to remember

• India is one of the countries with the highest corruption rates. In 2017,
India ranked 81 in the corruption perception index.
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• Private and government, both the sectors are influenced by corruption.
The most corrupt sectors in India are Real estate, infrastructure,
aerospace, mining and metal.
• It is examined that 92% Indians offer bribe to private or public sector
companies for jobs.
• Central vigilance commission, India against corruption, Bharat
Swabhiman Trust and ASTRA are the organizations fighting against
corruption.
• Real estate remains one of the major sectors contributing in corruption.
Approximately, 38% of property deals in India are made by offering and
receiving bribe.
• Law enforcement officers are also included in corruption and almost 62%
officers collect bribe. This also includes collecting bribe for passport
verification and traffic rule violation.
Introduction

Corruption has vitally distressed Indian economy. The central, state or local
government agencies are constantly suffering due to increase in corruption. Not only
the economy is facing a huge loss, but the gearing development of India has also
witnessed a breakdown due to corruption. Studies show that almost all Indians have
paid bribe to get jobs and admissions in educational institutes. 50% Indians have
also offered bribe and used their contacts to get their public sector/ government
sector related work quickly. India’s trucking industry is also one of the areas invoking
bribery. People are forced to pay billions of rupees at highways and police stops.

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