75th Founding Day Lecture Meeting on “India@2030” Know More

June 2013

PART D: Good Governance

By Narayan Varma, Chartered Accountant
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• I am lucky to have made my money. After a certain point in time, money cannot make a difference in your life. I feel that it’s not even called charity, it’s about accountability and the responsibility to society.

—PNC Menon (Founder, Sobha Developers)

• At the root of poor governance is our lethargy for change, whether it is in the implementation of schemes or adherence to values. I do not have to remind you how grievously hurt the nation was when a young woman, the symbol of an aspiring nation, lost her life in the brutal assault in India in December last year. As I had said earlier, I repeat and I do believe that it is time to reset our moral compass. The police and investigative organisations can play a crucial role in creating conditions that could engender changes. An alert police force and investigative agency can ensure that no crime goes unpunished. It is important to ensure speedy and thorough investigation of allegations. The prosecution should also be speedy so that the guilty are punished without delay. This would enhance the deterrent value of punishment. It would improve responsiveness, one of the most important features of good governance.

— Pranab Mukharjee, The President

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