Bhupinder Singh Hooda underlines need for effectively dealing with corruption

NEW DELHI: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today underlined the need for effectively dealing with corruption, containing inflation and time-bound delivery of services to people to ensure that fruits of development reach all sections of society.

Addressing the valedictory session of " Mindmine Summit- 2012" on "India in transit: For better or for worse?" here, Hooda reaffirmed the resolve of his government to carry forward the comprehensive agenda of good governance with a clear focus on transparency and efficient delivery.

Noting that all stakeholders in a democracy had the right to raise their voice and be heard, he said, "We nevertheless have to reaffirm our faith in the democratic institutions and consultative processes."

Referring to the trying times the country was passing through in view of global economy being under stress, the Congress leader said the nation was confronted with a number of challenges due to its complex and pluralistic society.

"What, in fact, worries me is the atmosphere of negativity and cynicism. Our age-old institutions are being called into question. We have to overcome these tendencies. We can do this by promoting a culture of positive thinking and constructive action plans," he said.

On inflation, particularly related to food items, which posed a major challenge, Hooda said, "I firmly believe the key to controlling inflation in food articles on a sustainable basis lies in increasing agricultural production and productivity."