New Delhi, June 4 -- The 1st BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) Meeting was held virtually on 2-3 June 2026 under India's BRICS Presidency, led by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India.

The meeting was inaugurated by Rachna Shah, Secretary, DoPT, who underscored the need for sustained international cooperation, strong institutions, and technology-driven governance to address evolving corruption challenges. She highlighted India's Presidency theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," and emphasized the priorities of strengthening asset recovery cooperation, tackling cross-border corruption, and promoting ethical and transparent governance.

The Working Group advance...