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Corruption. It is a huge problem in India, I wish it is solved using transparent processes, aided by software tools. RTI (Right to Information) act helps in b

Corruption. It is a huge problem in India, I wish it is solved using transparent processes, aided by software tools. RTI (Right to Information) act helps in bringing out issues to an extent, but those who file RTIs get threatened or can even end up being killed.. http://www.google.co.in/search?q=RTI+activist+killed http://www.google.co.in/search?q=RTI+activist+killed Something like anonymous or proxy RTI filings can help and all the results should be cataloged.

Tichy 17y ago
I would guess corruption mainly comes about because individuals can be in positions in power. Ie it is not a real democracy and the legal system is defunct? Just guessing, but if that is so, I don't think transparency would help. The bribes would probably never be entered into the computer database either.
- ordinaryman 17y ago
  The problem with knowing if corruption occurred or not is access to information, which was not possible earlier. With RTI, officials have to provide requested information within stipulated time frame or face actions - including suspension from service. But, this is pull model. RTI application needs to be filed to get information. Instead it should be push. All Govt. expenses, the authorization details for those expenses (who made it) and the reasons for making those authorizations (details of tenders received and why one was favored over the other), should all be made public. So that it is easier to find foul play. All this is related to corruption in Govt. expenditure. Regarding bribes, usually applications/files submitted to Govt. offices do not move if bribes are pending. Now one can file for information on why some particular file has not moved and if that details given are not satisfactory, one can use it to file a complaint.
vishaldpatel 17y ago
Do a search on what the Gujarat government has been upto in terms of both fighting corruption and streamlining government services.

Tichy 17y ago

I would guess corruption mainly comes about because individuals can be in positions in power. Ie it is not a real democracy and the legal system is defunct? Just guessing, but if that is so, I don't think transparency would help. The bribes would probably never be entered into the computer database either.

ordinaryman 17y ago
The problem with knowing if corruption occurred or not is access to information, which was not possible earlier. With RTI, officials have to provide requested information within stipulated time frame or face actions - including suspension from service. But, this is pull model. RTI application needs to be filed to get information. Instead it should be push. All Govt. expenses, the authorization details for those expenses (who made it) and the reasons for making those authorizations (details of tenders received and why one was favored over the other), should all be made public. So that it is easier to find foul play. All this is related to corruption in Govt. expenditure. Regarding bribes, usually applications/files submitted to Govt. offices do not move if bribes are pending. Now one can file for information on why some particular file has not moved and if that details given are not satisfactory, one can use it to file a complaint.

vishaldpatel 17y ago

Do a search on what the Gujarat government has been upto in terms of both fighting corruption and streamlining government services.