integrity pledge

Integrity Pledge: To foster probity and integrity in public life, the Commission has launched an 'Integrity Pledge' which can be taken electronically by the citizen as well as by organisations. It can be accessed on the Commission's website at www.pledge.cvc.in. By taking the Integrity pledge, citizens commit to uphold highest standards of honesty & integrity by following probity and rule of law in all walks of life, to neither take nor offer bribe, to perform all tasks with honesty and transparency, act in public interest and report any incident of corruption to appropriate authority. Similarly, by taking the integrity pledge, organisation viz., corporate/ entities / firms, etc., would affirm their commitment to eradicate corruption and to uphold highest standards of integrity & good governance by promoting a culture of honesty and integrity in the conduct of their activities. Organisations would pledge to neither offer nor accept bribe, commit to good corporate governance based on transparency, accountability and fairness, adhere to relevant laws, rules and compliance mechanisms in the conduct of business, adopt a code of ethics for all its employees, sensitise their employees of laws, regulations, etc., relevant to their work for honest discharge of their duties, provide grievance redressal and Whistle Blower mechanisms for reporting grievances and fraudulent activities and protect the rights and interests of stakeholders and the society at large.