The evolution of human history has seen several nations, states coming in the present arena of world. The nations which we see are governed by different forms of government across the world. However the core concept of governance is same for the greater good of human society. The concept of governance defines the process and method of decision taken in the government.
The government can be same and so as its concept of governance. The start of 19th century saw the growth and development of many nations which believed in separate concept of economic growth and social development. But later in 1980’s it was thought that the concept of economic growth and social development should be seen in a holistic approach which started with the concept of good governance. World bank in 1990’s gave the concept of good governance which was based on the various attributes such as,
1) Transparent
2) Performance
3) Consensus
4) Accountable
5) Responsive
6) Effective and efficient
7) Inclusive and equity
The above attributes were seen as main constituent of a government to provide citizens a good governance. In today’s environment we see rampant corruption in every sphere of life. The concept of corruption is sometimes misunderstood as financial corruption but other forms of corruption are also prevalent as nepotism, abuse of power etc.
As transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and equity forms important aspect of good governance which is only possible by removing any type of corruption from every field.
When we talk about India and its ranking in transparency index of 2012 India stands at 94th position out of 174 countries which shows that India is very much in grip of corruption cancer. Since 1950 after adoption of Indian constitution which was based on the basic idea of justice, equity, equality and is best laid through the fundamental rights and directive principles. But to realize these rights we need to treat the cancer of corruption.
The various initiatives taken by the government over the last 60 years have been a positive step towards fighting corruption. The formation of CBI, CVC and RTI etc are some important steps towards achieving accountable governance.
Earlier in 1964 with the recommendation of Santhanam committee the government constituted the office of central vigilance commission to check and take preventive measure in fighting corruption. The CVC along with its investigative wings has worked over the past years to remove and prevent all types of corruption in public and private sector. The new initiatives such as forming fighting corruption strategies and joining other countries to promote corruption free environment across the world should be taken. The governing bodies should take actions against the persons involved in any corruption.
The corruption cancer is very dangerous and is spreading even faster across the globe but if the governing bodies, people across the country and different institutions come together they all can fight with this cancer in efficient and effective manner.

Dr. Shashi Kant Rai
Assistant Professor
MBA-IT & MSCLIS Division
IIIT Allahabad