Corruption Hampering Overall Growth, Says Nagaland Vigilance Commissioner

Guwahati: In a startling revelation, the State Vigilance Commissioner (SVC) Mayang Lima on Monday stated that corruption in the society has hampered the overall growth.

While delivering his keynote address at a programme organized by the State Vigilance Commission at Town Hall Mokokchung in Nagaland district to commence observance of Vigilance Awareness Week in the State in association with Mokokchung district administration on the theme “Eradicate corruption: Build a new India”, Mayang Lima stated that corruption did a lot of damage to the society by de-stabilizing communities, hindering economic growth and destroying the ethics of democracy and political development.

“We say a system is corrupted, but we are the system. We should start the change and the system will change,” he further added.

Mayang also said that it was high time that people joined hands to eradicate corruption from “our land” to give a brighter future to the younger generation.

Mentioning that Nagaland was blessed with rich resources waiting to be tapped, the vigilance commissioner said that technology, funding and other assistance were required for the purpose. He further stressed the fact that a conducive atmosphere free from corruption was essential.

Speaking on the occasion, ADC and MMC administrator Manpai Phom said vigilance week was observed every year to promote and achieve a corruption-free society and renew commitment to achieve integrity, transparency and accountability in public life.

Manpai also said that emphasis was laid on creating more awareness among the people as an effective and sustainable means to fight corruption.

As per reports, it may also be noted that the ADC appealed to the government servants to re-dedicate themselves and renew their commitment to serve with integrity and honesty.

Meanwhile, in an inter-school debate competition on the theme "Eradicate Corruption: Build a New India" Merennungla from Model HSS, Narokumla from Jubilee Memorial HSS and Jungbennaro from Town HSS were adjudged first, second and third respectively.

On the other hand, employees of various State government departments and representatives of various civil societies, church and media fraternity made a joint declaration and adopted a three-point resolution on the occasion to fight and eradicate all forms of corruption in the society.

Short speeches were also delivered by representatives of Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM), Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) and Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM).

The vigilance commissioner administered the pledge to fight against corruption.

Meanwhile, while appreciating the efforts of State Vigilance Commission to fight corruption in the State, employees of various government departments and representatives of various civil societies, church and media fraternity resolved to extend all possible co-operation to the commission as and when required.

They further resolved to actively participate in exposing corrupt practices and act as a watchdog of the society. It needs to be mentioned here that the resolutions committee comprised of Mokokchung district administration and vigilance & anti-corruption cell of Nagaland Police officials, besides representatives from Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, AKM, MTLT, ABAM and Press Club, Mokokchung Press Club.