Lokpal of India Celebrates 11th Foundation Day
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Lokpal of India celebrated its 1st Foundation Day on January 16, 2025. |
| Venue | Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. |
| Established | January 16, 2014, under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. |
| Chairperson | Justice A.M. Khanwilkar. |
| Chief Guest | Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna. |
| Other Dignitaries | Justice N. Santosh Hegde (former Lokayukta), Anna Hazare (virtual), Attorney General R. Venkataramani, Supreme Court and High Court judges, Lokayuktas, Bar Council representatives, CAG, CBI, and CVC officials. |
| Purpose | Anti-corruption ombudsman to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. |
| Strategies Highlighted | Simplify complaint registration, adopt advanced technologies (AI, forensic tools), collaborate with CBI, CVC, and judiciary. |