A total of 70,584 corruption complaints received against government departments in 2025; banks, Railways top chart
“Out of the 70,584 complaints received by the Chief Vigilance Officers, who act as the distant arm of the Commission, 64,905 were disposed of as on December 31, 2025,” the report said
- Why it matters
- The volume of complaints tracked by Chief Vigilance Officers shows which government agencies face the most accusations of corruption, revealing systemic areas flagged for oversight and investigation.
- Most affected
- Citizens filing complaints against government services — Their complaints routed through Chief Vigilance Officers for investigation and disposal.
- Likely next
- Whether the disposal rate accelerates beyond the 64,905 cases closed by year-end, or whether specific agencies show improvement in complaint handling.
Also reported by: Hindustan Times