The President on Tuesday called for a serious look at bringing systemic changes to deal more effectively with corruption. Terming corruption as the enemy of development and good governance, Mrs Pratibha Devi Singh Patil said that instead of getting lost in this mire, there is need to rise above it and address the issue. In her address to the nation on the eve of 62nd Republic Day, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil said that financial institutions, corporate world and the civil society must uphold high standards of probity in their working.The President said that only a genuine partnership between the government and its people can bring about positive change to create a just society. Calling for greater transparency and accountability in the delivery system, Mrs. Patil emphasised the need for good governance and people-centric administration. She said that callous and casual attitude in public service, is unacceptable.Without making any direct reference to the impasse in Parliament during the winter session, the President said that it is the joint responsibility of both government and the opposition to ensure successful functioning of Parliament. She said, it is important that decorum and dignity of the House is upheld at all times. Mrs Patil said that the image of Parliament in the public mind can be affected if this does not happen and can result in a feeling of despondency which may derail democratic institutions. Emphasising that dialogue among stake holders in democratic institutions is an integral part of democratic working, Mrs. Patil said that one should refrain from any action that could be detrimental to democracy.Expressing confidence in achieving the growth rate at over nine per cent next year, Mr. Pratibha Devisingh Patil said that rising inflation particularly in food prices are a cause of serious concern and called for suitable action. She said that there is an urgent need for more innovative approaches towards food security, agriculture production and rural development. Mrs Patil emphasised the need for second Green Revolution to maximise production and at the same time, generate income and employment opportunities for the rural population. She said, while the country can be proud of its successes, there are many significant tasks that are yet to be accomplished specially the pledge to empower the poor and the marginalised so that they can become part of the growth story of the country.Describing terrorism as the single most detrimental threat to the progress of human kind, the President said, there is a crucial need for concerted action by all members of the international community to eradicate the threat of this menace.