Transparency International India (TII) is the accredited India chapter of Transparency International, an international civil society organisation based at Berlin that has turned the fight against corruption into a worldwide movement. TII is part of the Asia Pacific forum comprising 20 nations that include China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives and others. TII is a non-government, non-party and not-for-profit organisation of Indian citizens with professional, social, industrial or academic experience seeking to promote transparent and ethical governance and to eradicate corruption.
General Chapter Information
Accreditation Status
:
National Chapter
Launch Date
:
1997
Vision:
To create a corruption-free India, so that the poor do not lose their voice to corruption.
Mission:
To lead and support a committed effort to improve transparency and accountability by eradicating corruption through widening of knowledge and catalyzing action.
Priority Areas:
Good governance, research, capacity building, communication and advocacy, participatory monitoring, engaging with Government, private sector and NGOs
Organisational Status and Funds:
TII was registered in 1998 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and currently has 416 members and 9 state chapters. Donations made to TII are exempted under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. TII is looking to partner with both public and private sector organisations to support upcoming projects.
Central
Office :
Q.No.
4, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar - IV, New Delhi -
110 024
Ph. 011-26460826, 011-20382781,
Fax -011-26460826
Project
Office :
Balwantray
Mehta Vidya Bhawan-ASMA, Greater Kailash - II, New
Delhi - 110048
Ph. 29224519
Tele fax - 29228081 E-mail: info@transparencyindia.org
