Corruption eradicated from Govt processes: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu, Mar 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called upon the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to ensure that each decision, investigation and prosecution stands firm under scrutiny of the courts and must harness the authority granted by the nation’s constitution to expose injustice, eradicate corruption entirely, and earn the trust of the people.

“Jammu Kashmir no longer settles for mediocrity or the ordinary. It now dares to dream big. Among our people, a firm belief has taken root that a golden future lies ahead. Fulfilling this vision is also the responsibility of the officers and staff at the Anti-Corruption Bureau,” LG Sinha said while  addressing the inaugural ceremony of ACB Headquarters building at Sidhra, Jammu, and ACB APKS Branch, Awantipora.

He said that the two buildings inaugurated on Sunday were not merely structures of steel, glass, and concrete.

“They stand as a bold declaration of transparency in public life and a corruption-free J&K,” the LG said.

“Today, J&K stands at a pivotal juncture. Over the past 5-6 years, we have ushered in transformative changes, rendering the system transparent and dedicating it to public service. Entire machinery now operates not for the benefit of a select few, but for every individual across J&K. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have established a faceless mechanism to eradicate corruption from government processes, eliminate delays, and deliver all services directly to ordinary citizens,” he said.

LG Sinha said that the speed of project execution has accelerated significantly over the past few years.

“Revolutionary progress in industry, infrastructure, agriculture, self-employment, health, power, and rural development across nearly every sector stemmed from a transparent and accountable governance model,” he said.

The LG asked the ACB officers to conduct a daily self-audit of their work to strengthen the hard-earned credibility.

“Your efforts should thrive on maximum collaboration. In today’s interconnected world, corruption knows no borders, and data scatters across various networks. Information held by one agency might form the crucial final piece in another’s probe, so genuine and timely cooperation is essential wherever needed,” he said.

LG Sinha called for speedy investigation, observing that delayed justice does not merely deny society its due but it actively undermines outcomes in corruption cases. He stressed on cultivating a work culture that eliminates all delays in delivering justice.

The LG said that corruption was not merely a loss of public money but it an opportunity stolen from youth.

“It is the security snatched from a family, it is the injustice inflicted on an elderly member of society,” he said.

“We must recognize that corruption is no abstract offense committed solely against the public exchequer but a direct assault on the lives of living human beings. The ill effects of corruption extend far beyond economic damage; it scars the lives of multiple generations. We must work together to build corruption-free J&K,” LG Sinha said.

The newly established APKS Branch at Awantipora will cater to the ACB Police Station Anantnag, which has jurisdiction over all districts of south Kashmir.

The facility is expected to enhance operational efficiency, improve accessibility, and facilitate timely handling of complaints and investigations in the region.

Director ACB Shakti Kumar Pathak briefed about the functioning of the ACB and the salient features of the newly constructed buildings.

He said that the enhanced infrastructure woud provide a conducive working environment and strengthen field-level vigilance operations.

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; ADGP Headquarters, M K Sinha; Principal Secretary to LG, Mandeep Bhandari; Commissioner Secretary, General Administrative Department, M Raju; Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; IGP Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, and Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Rakesh Minhas attended the inaugural ceremony.