Discussion 3 - Corruption and Transparency - Identifying Solutions
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your time and invaluable and deep insights on the root causes of corruption. So much good information has been submitted by so many of you, it is truly heartening. Here is a take at the Summary of Root Causes. It is still a Work in Progress document and by no means 100% but will enable us to move to Identifying Solutions.
Please take the time to review it and propose solutions. Once the Solutions are identified, we will publish the Whitepaper and I will personally forward it to the PMO. Given the importance and need to address this Priority, I am confident that Mr. Modi and his team would find this whitepaper very useful in implementing Good Governance in India.
Let us take till Sunday, June 15th and propose solutions to the Root Causes of Corruption listed below. If something is missing, please fee free to add.
Appreciate your participation
Rajendra Pratap Gupta
Bharatiya Janata Party
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Summary of Root Causes of Corruption in India collectively identified by 50,000+ citizen community
General Root Causes
1) Lack of Moral Value education and practice in school and college education
2) Lack of awareness with the common man that Corruption is Bad
3) Celebration of people who have financial wealth rather than the ones who have been of service to society and nation
4) Gap between demand and supply required for most products, services and resources.
5) Slow and time consuming legal processes and judgement in general and in cases of corruption
6) Lack of swift and strong punishments to the ones proven guilty of corruption
7) Lack of an established and adequate electoral funding mechanism
8) Lack of feedback and rating mechanisms
Citizen to Government Corruption Root causes:
1) Excessive amounts of manual paper work and approvals required for most Citizen Services
2) Lack of awareness and transparency about Government processes and Citizen Rights.
3) Missing mechanism for processing of most citizen emergency requirements
4) Lack of time bound delivery and penalty mechanisms in Government to Citizen Services
5) Lack of performance orientation and accountability for results in Government departments
6) Lack of effective Vigilance Department and Ombudsmen for redressal of governance issues
7) Lack of Transparency in the Government Recruiting and Employee Transfer process
8) Lack of willingness of many citizens to wait for their turn and follow the process
9) No customer service orientation given to Government employees
Business to Government Corruption Root Causes:
1) Negative and biased outlook of most Government Employees towards Business
2) Lack of transparent tendering process for Government projects.
3) Complex and ineffective taxation system that gives undue authority and discretion to Government
4) Lack of stringent and timely action against businesses and individuals engaged in corruption including cancellation of all business licenses.
5) Manual processes for most steps of the Business to Government transactions
6) Government Delivery of Services out of sync with pace of Business Needs
7) Several Government touch points for businesses at both Central Government and State Government with no single point of contact for execution or grievances
8) Discretion based decision making in various State and Central Government departments
9) Funds allocated to Government agencies without objective deliverables and a clear delivery and sustainment plan
10) Lack of understanding, ongoing training and commitment to ethics both for Businesses and Government
Business to Business Corruption Root Causes:
1) Promoter’s need to pay bribes to Government/Politicians and therefore the need to generate cash from operations and supply chain
2) Lack of an independent function like Ethics engaged in training and re-commitment of employees
3) Individual greed at operating levels to make the extra cash
4) Setting of unrealistic revenue and profit targets by Management with no stated guidelines on ethics.
5) Lack of an independent board in most Companies
Citizen to Business Corruption Root causes:
1) Gap in Demand and Supply
2) Lack of moral values in citizens and the drive to get ahead regardless of the means used
3) Lack of ethics training and monitoring of business employees interfacing with citizens more
Thank you for your time and invaluable and deep insights on the root causes of corruption. So much good information has been submitted by so many of you, it is truly heartening. Here is a take at the Summary of Root Causes. It is still a Work in Progress document and by no means 100% but will enable us to move to Identifying Solutions.
Please take the time to review it and propose solutions. Once the Solutions are identified, we will publish the Whitepaper and I will personally forward it to the PMO. Given the importance and need to address this Priority, I am confident that Mr. Modi and his team would find this whitepaper very useful in implementing Good Governance in India.
Let us take till Sunday, June 15th and propose solutions to the Root Causes of Corruption listed below. If something is missing, please fee free to add.
Appreciate your participation
Rajendra Pratap Gupta
Bharatiya Janata Party
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Summary of Root Causes of Corruption in India collectively identified by 50,000+ citizen community
General Root Causes
1) Lack of Moral Value education and practice in school and college education
2) Lack of awareness with the common man that Corruption is Bad
3) Celebration of people who have financial wealth rather than the ones who have been of service to society and nation
4) Gap between demand and supply required for most products, services and resources.
5) Slow and time consuming legal processes and judgement in general and in cases of corruption
6) Lack of swift and strong punishments to the ones proven guilty of corruption
7) Lack of an established and adequate electoral funding mechanism
8) Lack of feedback and rating mechanisms
Citizen to Government Corruption Root causes:
1) Excessive amounts of manual paper work and approvals required for most Citizen Services
2) Lack of awareness and transparency about Government processes and Citizen Rights.
3) Missing mechanism for processing of most citizen emergency requirements
4) Lack of time bound delivery and penalty mechanisms in Government to Citizen Services
5) Lack of performance orientation and accountability for results in Government departments
6) Lack of effective Vigilance Department and Ombudsmen for redressal of governance issues
7) Lack of Transparency in the Government Recruiting and Employee Transfer process
8) Lack of willingness of many citizens to wait for their turn and follow the process
9) No customer service orientation given to Government employees
Business to Government Corruption Root Causes:
1) Negative and biased outlook of most Government Employees towards Business
2) Lack of transparent tendering process for Government projects.
3) Complex and ineffective taxation system that gives undue authority and discretion to Government
4) Lack of stringent and timely action against businesses and individuals engaged in corruption including cancellation of all business licenses.
5) Manual processes for most steps of the Business to Government transactions
6) Government Delivery of Services out of sync with pace of Business Needs
7) Several Government touch points for businesses at both Central Government and State Government with no single point of contact for execution or grievances
8) Discretion based decision making in various State and Central Government departments
9) Funds allocated to Government agencies without objective deliverables and a clear delivery and sustainment plan
10) Lack of understanding, ongoing training and commitment to ethics both for Businesses and Government
Business to Business Corruption Root Causes:
1) Promoter’s need to pay bribes to Government/Politicians and therefore the need to generate cash from operations and supply chain
2) Lack of an independent function like Ethics engaged in training and re-commitment of employees
3) Individual greed at operating levels to make the extra cash
4) Setting of unrealistic revenue and profit targets by Management with no stated guidelines on ethics.
5) Lack of an independent board in most Companies
Citizen to Business Corruption Root causes:
1) Gap in Demand and Supply
2) Lack of moral values in citizens and the drive to get ahead regardless of the means used
3) Lack of ethics training and monitoring of business employees interfacing with citizens more
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Honorable Sir, Just to tell you how much we Indians wherever we are adore you for your incredible dedication to this great nation. I am forwarding my son Dr. Prakash Harikumar (working as Lead Team, Infenion, Austria) mail on You Sir. Please scroll through the pictures and/or view the video clip at the start of the webpage in the link below http://saab.com/land/ground-based-air-defence/air-defence-missile-systems/bamse/ You will be surprised and delighted to note that the Swedish air-defense missile launcher is mounted on an Ashok Leyland truck (Super Stallion 8 x 8 model). It is well known that Sweden has no dearth of military truck manufacturers; Scania and Volvo being world-renowned in this regard. Despite that fact, an Indian product has been chosen. In February 2016, Kalyani Group and SAAB announced plans to form a JV to manufacture short-range and very short-range air defence systems in India. Details can be found at http://saabgroup.com/Media/news-press/news/2016-02/saab-and-kalyani-group-announce-plans-for-joint-venture-company-in-india/ Under Modiji's 'Make In India' campaign, our government is tearing down the antiquated/quixotic policies which had hobbled and stymied the procurement and domestic manufacturing of defence equipment. In June 2015, 56 licenses were allotted to private companies to foray into defence manufacturing, which constitutes a watershed. It is worth noting that following JVs have also been signed/ agreed upon between January 2015 to February 2016. 1. Kalyani Group and Rafael Defence Systems (Israel) for anti-tank guided missiles, armoured vehicles. 2. Punj Lloyd and Israeli Weapons Industries for development of assault rifles. 3. BAE Systems has selected Mahindra Defence for Assembly, Test and Integrarion facility for M777 light-weight howitzers. 4. Russian Helicopters has agreed to set-up a manufacturing facility for more than 200 units of Ka-226T light utility helicopters. HAL is the prime Indian partner with local companies providing subsystems. 5. Airbus will partner Tata Advanced Systems to manufacture 56 C-295 tactical airlifters for the Indian Air Force. An initial tranche will be bought in fly-away condition while the rest will be assembled in India. 6. On the sidelines of the recently concluded Dubai Air Show (November 2015), Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems have announced a JV to produce fuselages for the Apache AH-64 attack helicopter in India and co-operate on the development of other subsystems. As a first step, Tata will set up a manufacturing center of excellence in India. Most Respectfully, Dr. V.Thankamani Ph.D., FISBT., *Former Professor & Head* University Department of Biotechnology University of Kerala Kariavattom Trivandrum 695 581, INDIA Blog ID: drthankamani.blog.com Email : dr.thankamani@gmail.com; Fax:+91 471 2320839 *Research Scientist and Faculty in Biotechnology/ Microbiology (Hon.)* Cashew Export Promotion Council Laboratory & Technical Division, CEPC, Kollam,Kerala. *Dean Academic Affairs AVP Research Foundation*, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. *Expert Member*, Advisory Committee for Biotechnology, University of Calicut ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Prakash Harikumar Date: Sun, Feb 21, 2016 at 7:03 PM Subject: kia To: Thankamani Dr Acha, amma Aa write-up alpam modify cheythu. Please scroll through the pictures and/or view the video clip at the start of the webpage in the link below http://saab.com/land/ground-based-air-defence/air-defence-missile-systems/bamse/ You will be surprised and delighted to note that the Swedish air-defense missile launcher is mounted on an Ashok Leyland truck (Super Stallion 8 x 8 model). It is well known that Sweden has no dearth of military truck manufacturers; Scania and Volvo being world-renowned in this regard. Despite that fact, an Indian product has been chosen. In February 2016, Kalyani Group and SAAB announced plans to form a JV to manufacture short-range and very short-range air defence systems in India. Details can be found at http://saabgroup.com/Media/news-press/news/2016-02/saab-and-kalyani-group-announce-plans-for-joint-venture-company-in-india/ Under Modiji's 'Make In India' campaign, our government is tearing down the antiquated/quixotic policies which had hobbled and stymied the procurement and domestic manufacturing of defence equipment. In June 2015, 56 licenses were allotted to private companies to foray into defence manufacturing, which constitutes a watershed. It is worth noting that following JVs have also been signed/ agreed upon between January 2015 to February 2016. 1. Kalyani Group and Rafael Defence Systems (Israel) for anti-tank guided missiles, armoured vehicles. 2. Punj Lloyd and Israeli Weapons Industries for development of assault rifles. 3. BAE Systems has selected Mahindra Defence for Assembly, Test and Integrarion facility for M777 light-weight howitzers. 4. Russian Helicopters has agreed to set-up a manufacturing facility for more than 200 units of Ka-226T light utility helicopters. HAL is the prime Indian partner with local companies providing subsystems. 5. Airbus will partner Tata Advanced Systems to manufacture 56 C-295 tactical airlifters for the Indian Air Force. An initial tranche will be bought in fly-away condition while the rest will be assembled in India. 6. On the sidelines of the recently concluded Dubai Air Show (November 2015), Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems have announced a JV to produce fuselages for the Apache AH-64 attack helicopter in India and co-operate on the development of other subsystems. As a first step, Tata will set up a manufacturing center of excellence in India. more
Feb 21
To avoid corruption, we should have a foolproof solution where we don't interface with authorities and pay the fee or get approval online by paying the specified fees; for instance: In Bangalore; (1) I found that the registration process is digitized, but still we have to pay 15000 to 20000 per each transaction of execution of sale deed; this is more or less existing through out the country ( think of black money it generated) (2) The other example is paying property tax also it is bribed for the first time as we have no option other than going to them for payment of property tax ( here the amount is around 500 to 1000 per transaction) (3) think of transgering or getting katha, like this all services has a rate, we have to pay This is very unfortunate and worst situation, that we are leaving. Can we together create a transaction process where the authorities are not involved, we go directly to website and pay the fee? more
Oct 09
Most Hon'ble Sir, I am a retired Professor and Head of Biotechnology , University of Kerala, Trivandrum. I have been successful in the design and development of community scale 22 M*3 bioreactors to convert vegetable , food, agricultural and market refuse inti high value products such as Biogas and organic fertilizer tested and proven for their values.I have set up a continuous AD Plant that provides irrigation and organic fertilizer to a 11 acre plantation farm at Angamali, Ernakulam Dt. , Kochi, Kerala. It generates 30, 000 litres of biogas daily at a loading rate of 500 kg / day. Since 2009 till my formal retirement in 2012 and presently I am collaborating with German Industrialists and Universities who have State of the Art Technologies in this fiels. Dr. Michael Strecker of ARES, RUs -tec , Hannover is very eager to link with IIT Delhi, with whom I have been working very closely since 2000, to establish a highly efficient technology Incubation Centre under the myriads of dynamic programs launched by our GREAT Prime Minister Modiji to take our nation forward at a revolutionary pace for improving the quality of life of common man to high techs. I have an appeal to you. The mail forwarded conveys the sincere genuine interest of Dr. Michael Strecker in seeking an opening to communicate with PMO's office directly to take things forward. The enthusissm evinced by their Chancellor Angela Merkel in engaging with Modi Ji and India possibly has excited and inspired Germans. The entire world is amazed by the dynamism and honesty of purpose of our PM! May I request you to do whatever possible on my above appeal. Warm Regards, Dr. Vaidyanatha Iyer Thankamani Dr. V.Thankamani Ph.D., FISBT., *Former Professor & Head* University Department of Biotechnology University of Kerala Kariavattom Trivandrum 695 581, INDIA Blog ID: drthankamani.blog.com Email : dr.thankamani@gmail.com; Fax:+91 471 2320839 *Research Scientist and Faculty in Biotechnology/ Microbiology (Hon.)* Cashew Export Promotion Council Laboratory & Technical Division, CEPC, Kollam,Kerala. *Dean Academic Affairs AVP Research Foundation*, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. *Expert Member*, Advisory Committee for Biotechnology, University of Calicut ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ARES || Dr. Michael Strecker Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 8:07 PM Subject: AW: any progress? To: Thankamani Dr Dear Dr. Thankamani, Actually I am preparing two biogas projects for demonstration purposes in the north of Germany. If these projects are successful, it will be easier to transfer this new technological approach into other countries and markets. This also will be helpful to convince further possible partners and investors to be a part of this development. Simultaneously we should use the interim time to create a Technological Incubation Unit at the IIT as a core of an Indo-German cooperation. Unfortunately I have no direct access to PM Modi or other members of the government, but I am sure, that they could imagine, that one important key to solve a lot of social, economical and environmental problems and to realise a sustainable progress is a system of modular, local, decentralised power plants and small energy grids. Small biogas plants using only residues taken from different sources can provide a specific contribution to obtain these social and environmental targets. Therefore I hope that we will be finally successful establishing an Indo-German cooperation. I know that there are a lot of questions to resolve and many people to convince. This takes some time. So I will stay in contact with Prof. Sreekrishnan. Warm Regards, Michael Strecker ------------------------------ *Von:* Thankamani Dr [mailto:dr.thankamani@gmail.com] *Gesendet:* Mittwoch, 7. Oktober 2015 16:41 *An:* Michael Strecker *Betreff:* any progress? Dear Dr. Michael Strecker, Hope everything is fine at your end. I was away for nearly 4 weeks and could not find time to check even mails. I am anxious to know whether there has been any progress in the proposed Indo German project proposed in collaboration with Prof. T R Sreekrishnan of IITD. I had gone through your mail detailing the clarifications sought (by IITD- potential investors). Hoping to hear from you, Warm Regards, Dr. V.Thankamani Ph.D., FISBT., *Former Professor & Head* University Department of Biotechnology University of Kerala Kariavattom Trivandrum 695 581, INDIA Blog ID: drthankamani.blog.com Email : dr.thankamani@gmail.com; Fax:+91 471 2320839 *Research Scientist and Faculty in Biotechnology/ Microbiology (Hon.)* Cashew Export Promotion Council Laboratory & Technical Division, CEPC, Kollam,Kerala. *Dean Academic Affairs AVP Research Foundation*, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. *Expert Member*, Advisory Committee for Biotechnology, University of Calicut more
Oct 09
Corruption does not mean only taking money or favours. Not working to the salary received by them under the guise of unions, political affiliations, castes and communities is also amounts to Corruption. Especially this is so in the present scenario of so many vacancies in Railways and the Safety of Passengers to be travelled in the High Speed trains and Every Indian's dream of Bullet trains. more
Nov 21
