New Delhi, India – In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released by Transparency International, India has ranked 96 out of 180 countries, reflecting ongoing struggles with corruption across various sectors.
📊 What is the Corruption Perceptions Index?
The CPI is a global ranking that assesses corruption levels in the public sector based on expert opinions and business surveys. A higher rank indicates lower corruption, while a lower rank reflects greater challenges in governance.
🌎 Global Rankings: Where Does India Stand?
- 📍 Top 3 Least Corrupt Countries:
1️⃣ Denmark
2️⃣ Finland
3️⃣ New Zealand - 📍 India’s Position: 96th place (out of 180 nations)
- 📍 Most Corrupt Country: Somalia (180th place)
India’s ranking remains a cause for concern, as it highlights ongoing corruption issues in public administration, law enforcement, and governance.
🚨 Why Did India’s Rank Drop?
Experts cite the following reasons for India’s stagnation in rankings:
✔️ Lack of transparency in political funding
✔️ Slow judicial processes in corruption cases
✔️ Bureaucratic inefficiencies affecting governance
✔️ Rising corporate frauds and financial scams
🔍 Government’s Response & Anti-Corruption Measures
In response to corruption challenges, India has implemented:
✅ Digital governance reforms (e.g., e-governance & Aadhaar-based verification)
✅ Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act enforcement
✅ Increased vigilance on money laundering cases
📢 Public & Expert Reactions
🔹 Economic analysts stress the need for greater transparency and institutional reforms to improve India’s ranking.
🔹 Social media users express frustration over political and corporate corruption, using trending hashtags like #EndCorruption and #GoodGovernance.
🚀 The Road Ahead for India
To improve its ranking in CPI 2025, India needs to:
🔹 Strengthen anti-corruption laws
🔹 Ensure faster legal proceedings for corruption cases
🔹 Improve transparency in political and corporate sectors
