| 2 J&K Boys Bn. Jammu and 1 J&K Naval Unit NCC of Maulana Azad Memorial College under the able guidance of Principal Dr. G. S. Rakwal, organised a guest lecture on the eve of “International Anti-Corruption Day” under the banner of “My Town My Pride” and “My College My Pride”. Sh. Kulwant Singh Jasrotia, SSP, AIG(DVO), Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu, was the key resource person on the occasion. In his elaborative and informative lecture, Sh. K.S. Jasrotia explained different forms of corruptions like Embezzlement, Fraud, Extortion, Commissions etc and further explained in detail the consequences for public servants who indulge in corruption. He urged upon the cadets to support and maintain transparency and cooperate with anti-corruption agencies, since corruption can not be stopped without the support of general public. Students must educate themselves about various laws which deal with containing corrupt practices. On a personal level, one should limit his/her desires and greed beyond limits is major reason for corruption. In his final remarks, he advised students to be law abiding citizens and to make India a developed nation we need to make India free from the chains of corruption. Dr. G.S. Rakwal, Principal of the college, in his address said that theworld today faces some of its greatest challenges in many generations – challenges which threaten prosperity and stability for people across the globe. The plague of corruption is intertwined in most of them. Corruption has negative impacts on every aspect of society and is profoundly intertwined with conflict and instability jeopardizing social and economic development and undermining democratic institutions and the rule of law. Corruption not only follows conflict but is also frequently one of its root causes. It fuels conflict and inhibits peace processes by undermining the rule of law, worsening poverty, facilitating the illicit use of resources, and providing financing for armed conflict. He urged upon the NCC Cadets to work towards preventing corruption, promoting transparency and strengthening institutions as it is crucial if the targets foreseen in the Sustainable Development Goals are to be met. Near about 120 NCC cadets and other students attended the lecture and Sh. K.S. Jasrotia graciously interacted and answered queries of students related to various forms of corruptions. Major Dr. Karan Singh, Associate NCC Officer, presented the formal vote of thanks. The event was coordinated by Dr. Anil Singh, CTO Naval Unit. Other faculty members who were present during the lecture are Prof. Rajesh Kotwal, Prof. Rajesh Gupta, Dr. Monita Bhat, Prof. Poonam Angotra, Dr. Harbhajan Singh, Dr. Ankita, and Dr. Sonia. |
