Amid efforts of the government to tackle corruption, it cannot be completely eradicated in economically vibrant societies. Corruption comes from weakness of human nature; temptation, greed and the desire to amass wealth or to obtain business through unfair means. It is a low risk and highly profitable way of making a quick buck and whoever is caught, often knows how to go scot-free. Lack of clarity and transparency makes our laws fertile breeding grounds for corruption. While corruption that happens at the top level often attracts media attention and the occasional national outrage, a great deal of corruption, which affects the ordinary person, is at the retail level. While corruption remains endemic and deep-rooted, in most of the states in India, anti-corruption measures remain half-hearted and slow. This is largely because the vital institutions raised to fight graft lack genuine autonomy and a serious sense of purpose.
