Corruption corrodes the fabric of governance, eroding the public's faith in democratic institutions. Examine the potential for harmonizing the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act (WBPA), and the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 to enhance the effectiveness of the anti-corruption regime.

Corruption, according to Transparency International, has been defined as use of public authorities for private gains. Erosion of public funds. ICMEGA scan in Jharkhand. Non-ability of state to fulfill its duty of 'welfare state'.

Potential for harmonizing anti-corruption instrument: Strengthening whistle blower act will increase the grievance under Lokpal and Lokayukta Act. RTI would help uncovering the corruption. Common scams uncovered by RTI. All these instruments need to free from government interference.

RTI - not using RTI for settling political debts (Gujarat IC) filling in the vacancies. Reducing fees for false complaints to prevent genuine complaints from getting sidelined. Making people aware of their right. More transparency in safety vault cases of CM and PM. Shutting off of anti-corruption units after Anticorruption Bureau in

In addition to this, we also need to raise proper steps to protect honest civil servants for good governance. SHGs, according to WB are groups that have people with similar economic backgrounds that come together for common purposes. Rooms of Ladakh. Lack of funds for the skill development and entrepreneurship. Many SHGs are restricted just to primary processing.