Anti-Corruption & Transparency

Anti – Corruption & Transparency

Corruption and the lack of transparency in the system hinders the economic development of the country. It also diverts resources from the essential services which are required for public welfare to individual’s unethical gains. It seriously affects the capacity of honest people to work and indeed the corruption network in India is as such that even honest persons working with the system are compelled to adopt corrupt practices.

The impact of corruption in our society is as such that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by United Nations in 2015 make an explicit link between corruption and peaceful, just and inclusive societies. SDG 16 and its targets on reducing bribery, strengthening institutions and accessing information are not only valuable aspirations on their own, they are also vital conditions for the achievement of all the 17 SDGs.

AGAM, primarily focus in this area to reduce corruption and increase transparency and accountability of the system by raising awareness among the general masses about different corruption laws present in India, Right to Information Act, etc. and train people about how to use these potent tools to fight corruption, advocate legal and policy reforms at state levels, design practical tools for institutions, individuals and companies wishing to combat corruption; and act as a leading centre of anti-corruption expertise in India.

Our objectives –

• To take all steps necessary to bring about transparency and integrity in public life.
• To inform and educate public about the evils of corruption.
• To reduce corruption, bribery, create deterrence for abuse of power, and promote good governance and the rule of law.
• To encourage public to play an active role to ensure ethical and transparent governance.

Our Efforts

Villages in rural Uttar Pradesh are given a voice to take a stand against corruption. To give voice to the victims and witnesses of corruption we work in constructive manner in the interest of the country together with Union and State governments, like minded civil society organizations, corporate, academia, media and common citizens.

Right to Information Week Celebration

Each and every year we celebrate Right to Information week in the month of October to raise awareness about the Right to Information Act among the general masses and how common citizens of India can use this act as a tool to ensure the transparency of the system. We have empowered people to demand accountability of the public authorities and be vigilant in implementation of every public welfare schemes on grass root levels.

Anti-Corruption Day Celebration

Just like RTI week we also celebrate the International Anti-Corruption Day in accordance with the themes decided by the United Nations each and every year. This special day is used throughout the world to remind all the people the evils of corruption and measures that can be undertaken to combat it. We organize rallies and training programs for people on the issue.