The valedictory session of Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2026 at SAIL's Ranchi-based units was held at the Management Training Institute (MTI) on November 3, with emphasis on strengthening transparency, accountability and ethical practices in organisational functioning.
Former Director In-charge of Bokaro Steel Plant, B.K. Tiwari, attended the programme as the Guest of Honour.
The session began with a presentation by the General Manager (Vigilance) and Assistant Chief Vigilance Officer (ACVO) of SAIL's Ranchi-based units, outlining the activities conducted during Vigilance Awareness Week and the three-month campaign period. These included awareness sessions, capacity-building and training programmes, public outreach initiatives and other activities aimed at promoting integrity across the organisation.
Addressing the gathering, Executive Director (HR-L&D) Sanjay Dhar and Executive Director (SAIL Digital Transformation Division) Deepak Jain highlighted the importance of continuous learning and collective responsibility in preventing malpractices and ensuring good governance. They stressed the need to make effective use of technology and digital systems to improve transparency, streamline processes, reduce human interface and strengthen accountability in official work.
In his address, Tiwari elaborated on the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, “Probity for Prosperity”. He said ethical conduct and integrity were essential not only for organisational growth but also for building trust among stakeholders and contributing to the prosperity of citizens, society and the nation. He emphasised that adherence to ethical values at every level was vital for sustainable and inclusive development.
The programme also featured the distribution of prizes to winners of quiz, speech and slogan-writing competitions organised during the week. Judges who contributed to the competitions held as part of the week and the campaign period were also felicitated.