The CVC was established in 1964 by a resolution of the Government of India.

The CVC's primary function is to investigate and prevent corruption in government departments and public sector undertakings, promote transparency and accountability in government, and educate the public about the importance of integrity and ethics in public life.

The CVC is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

The CVC's tenure is 4 years, or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

The CVC consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and a Vigilance Commissioner.

The Central Vigilance Commissioner heads the CVC and oversees its work, investigates and prevents corruption in government departments and public sector undertakings, and promotes transparency and accountability in government.

The Vigilance Commissioner assists the Central Vigilance Commissioner in his/her work, investigates and prevents corruption in government departments and public sector undertakings, and promotes transparency and accountability in government.

The CVC has the power to investigate allegations of corruption, recommend disciplinary action against corrupt officials, and refer cases to the CBI for prosecution.

The CVC can only investigate allegations of corruption against government officials, cannot take action against private individuals or companies, and cannot prosecute corrupt officials.

The CVC faces a number of challenges, including lack of resources, political interference, and public apathy.

The CVC has achieved a number of successes, including investigating and exposing corruption in government departments and public sector undertakings, recommending disciplinary action against corrupt officials, and referring cases to the CBI for prosecution.

The CVC has been criticized for being too slow and bureaucratic, not being independent enough, and not being effective in combating corruption.

A number of reforms have been proposed to strengthen the CVC, including granting it more powers, making it more independent, and improving its resources.

The future of the CVC is uncertain. It is possible that it will continue to play an important role in combating corruption in India, that it will be replaced by a more effective anti-corruption agency, or that it will be abolished.