‘PSUs must work like models’
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are primarily commercial organisations competing with non-government organisations, nevertheless PSUs are expected to work as a model organisation, said K.V. Chowdary, Chief Vigilance Commissioner while addressing NTPC employees today at the SCOPE, Complex, New Delhi during his Inaugural Address of the Vigilance Awareness Week programme. He added that performance in numerical terms is not the only criteria for judging a PSU, the merit lies upholding high standards of integrity while dealing with all its Stakeholders. Chowdary further outlined how PSUs have an additional responsibility of serving the nation by introducing new initiatives in various spheres like R&D, Vendors Training & Development, Employees motivation besides creating awareness of Systems and Standard Operating Procedures. He praised the PSUs especially NTPC for their contribution to nation building.
BHEL MD administers integrity pledge
Atul Sobti, Chairman & Managing Director, BHEL, administered the Integrity Pledge to employees on the inaugural day of the Vigilance Awareness Week, in the presence of Alok Ranjan, IPS, Chief Vigilance Officer, BHEL, at the company's Corporate Office here today. The CMD stressed that every employee should remain vigilant and work towards enhancing the reputation of the organisation through higher transparency. The messages of the Hon'ble President of India and the Central Vigilance Commissioner, were also read out on the occasion. Other senior officers of the company were also present on the occasion.
Advanced Leadership Programme organised
SCOPE and School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Washington D.C. jointly organised Advanced Leadership Programme on Governance & Innovation for Chief Executives of CPSEs which was addressed by Mr. Ved Prakash, Chairman, SCOPE & CMD, MMTC and Padma Bhushan Dr. M.B. Athreya, Management Adviser. This program was precursure to visit of strong team of CMDs to University of Maryland for interaction on leadership, strategy and governance of public sector enterprises.
HUDCO pledge on vigilance week
Dr. M. Ravi Kanth, CMD HUDCO, administered the Integrity pledge toHUDCO officials to observe the Vigilance Awareness Week. The theme of the week this year is, 'Eradicate Corruption - Build a New India'. During the week, several activities will be organized to create awareness, promote probity in public life, and achieve a corruption-free society.
Vendors’ Meet conducted
CMD, POWERGRID along with CVO and Dy. CVO, interacted and engaged with vendors at Vendors’ Meet conducted on 25 th October, 2018 at Corporate Center, Gurugram as part of Vigilance Awareness Week under aegis of Central Vigilance Commission. The theme for this year is “Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India”.