Expressing concern over the prevailing situation in the country, CBI joint director VV Lakshminarayana said on Wednesday that materialistic nature of the people was ruining the society and country. “Corruption is being justified and is being seen as a common practice which is dangerous to the country”, he said at a seminar on “Ethics, probity and integrity in civil services” organised by the Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence at Ramakrishna Math here on Wednesday.
“The civil servant has to face a lot of challenges, pressures and temptations while performing his duty and those who possess a high degree of integrity always follow the right path. If a person possesses a high degree of integrity, his or her words and deeds will be in alignment with the ethical standards of the organisation. A person who has worked hard to develop a high standard of integrity will likely to apply these principles in professional life,’’ he observed.
As civil servant, one has to play important role in the development of society and the country, and there is need to select for this type of job persons who possess high degree of integrity. “When we act with integrity we do what is right. Youth with proper upbringing, integrity and high moral values can never be misguided and will always choose the right path,” he said.
“Corruption has become a part of our society and people do not get agitated when they hear about it.
This situation should change or else it will kill the society. With value-based education we can bring about change in society,” he said.
Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence director Bodhanandamaya Swami was present.