"We will have to join hands together to fight the multi- faceted monster called corruption. My proposal would be to set up an Indian Association of anti-corruption agencies and make it a workable solution," Vigilance Commissioner R Srikumar said during 11th All India Lokayuktas Conference here.
He said it will help in fighting corruption effectively and bringing back public faith to the system.
"Such an association will help in sharing data base. This will be a networking association. It will be useful in sharing of information responsibly," the VC said.
Srikumar said that CVC has been chosen to head a task force worldwide, set up by international association of anti-corruption agencies, for knowledge management.
Speaking on the role of vigilance and investigating agencies, he said there are lot of deficiencies in their functioning.
"We are walking a lonely path. Hardly do we join hands together. Our record in nailing corrupt is very dismal and it is responsible for calling public apathy," he said.
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Srikumar said from board rooms to streets, the topic of corruption is occupying the centre stage. "Everyone is talking about corruption. There is no talk as to how can we strengthen the institution in tackling corruption.
"We need to think of measures to bring about necessary reforms, to be able to gain confidence of public and being able to march ahead towards the straight objective of removal of corruption. That is the conclusion we would like to reach," he said. (MORE)