Corruption and Discrimination

Corruption affects public services, policing, procurement, and politics, often exacerbating inequality. It undermines governance, deters investment, and hits the poor hardest through bribery and favoritism.



Discrimination, deeply rooted in caste, religion, gender, and intersecting factors, continues alongside corruption. The caste system, though constitutionally outlawed in discrimination, influences social and economic opportunities. Dalits (Scheduled Castes) and Adivasis (Scheduled Tribes) face higher risks of violence, economic marginalization, and limited access to resources. Many Indians report low personal experiences of caste bias, yet practices like untouchability persist in some regions.