Efficacious governance key to achieve growth, development: CJI

Terming "deep-rooted malaise" of corruption as biggest challenge faced by the country, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu has advocated for an efficacious governance through independent political and administrative institutions to achieve goals of growth and development.

"Corruption not only impedes efficient governance, but is also a threat to our democratic ideals and the moral fabric of our polity.

"It is because of this reason that punishing individual cases is no longer sufficient. Prevention is the only effective remedy against the malaise of corruption," he said in his message for vigilance awareness week beginning from Monday.

Favouring the policy of 'catch-them-young', the Chief Justice lauded the efforts of the CVC in educating the youths about evils of corruption.

Dattu said the goals of growth and development can be achieved through "fair and efficacious governance" which requires robust and independent, political and administrative institutions. "The story of any great nation is not merely the summation of its triumphs but also of its challenges and struggles," the CJI said.