ON THE TRAIL OF THE BLACK – HB

The colour black loses its
grandeur the moment it is used in the context of corruption. In the last few
decades, the spectre of corruption in India has only increased and has become
a reality so grim that most of us have accepted it as fait accompli. Further,
the abuse of power, position and privilege for personal gain is rampant.
Corruption and black money are festering sores that are holding us back in
the race towards development.Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
displayed strong political intent and an unambiguous resolve to uproot this
menace. November 2016 witnessed the bold and radical exercise of
demonetization that strengthened the hands of the common man in the fight
against corruption.On the Trail of the Black traces the cross-sectoral
prevalence of corruption—from agriculture and real estate to education and
electoral finances—in a comprehensive manner giving readers a ringside view
of its cumulative and cascading impact on the common citizen. Further,
concrete steps to uproot corruption are also suggested. This action agenda
follows a consistent, fact-based diagnostic and analytical
approach.Leveraging the practical experience of senior government officials
and the passion of young professionals, this book presents a systematic
enquiry on corruption. Given the richness, diversity and depth of the
subject, this authoritative volume is a valuable reference to every citizen
who dreams of a corruption-free India.