How widespread is corruption in India?
Raghavan: It is widespread, you can’t wish away that fact. We get lots of cases, lots of instances of corruption at the senior administrative level, which we investigate. The system [of administration] definitely lends itself to corruption. But with more and more privatization, I expect that corruption levels will decrease. I am not saying it’s going to occur today or tomorrow; it may take many years. There is a strong movement against corruption; public opinion is against it and I think public opinion will assert itself in the course of time. I see a change coming but it will probably take another decade for it to work through. TIME: Why do you think it will take so long? Raghavan: Because it [corruption] is an organized effort and people are willing to pay bribes to get services. So when we reach a stage when supply can cope with demand, then naturally corruption levels will decrease. TIME: Do you come under political pressure in any way? Raghavan: I come under pressure, yes. But it’
