CVC for anti-corruption lessons in school curriculum

Updated on: Monday, January 30, 2012

The Central Vigilance Commission has decided to include lessons on anti-corruption to promote ethics, integrity and honesty in school curriculum.

It is to make children aware about the menace of corruption and its harmful effects.
    
"We have recommended the inclusion of lessons on ethics in school curriculum as has been done in several developing countries so that we inculcate values in society and reduce tolerance to corruption," a CVC official said.
 
He said the CVC is also planning to write to school administration in this regard.
 
The Commission has discussed the matter with officials of Ministry of Human Resources Development and reached an in-principle agreement in this regard. It will be implemented in the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) affiliated school in a phased manner soon.
 
It also plans to form integrity clubs in schools to discuss various aspects of corruption in society and the country.
   
"The Commission is concerned over corruption and its impact on the society. The inclusion of anti-corruption lessons will bolster our fight," the official said.
   
The Central Vigilance Commission is responsible for checking corruption in central government departments and public sector units including banks. Besides, it investigates and recommend punishment in graft cases involving government officials.
   
"We strongly feel the need of having anti-corruption lessons in school curriculum. After examining the results of pilot projects in CBSE schools, we will ask other boards to do so," the official said.

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