

Vigilance Awareness Week 2020 was observed at POWERGRID, Northern Region-I from October 27 to November 2 at RHQ, Faridabad. Chief Guest, OP Singh, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, graced the occasion. DK Singh, ED (NR-I) welcomed the Chief Guest by presenting a book and a plant. RP Singh, Sr GM [HR] NR-1 briefed the significance of celebration of Vigilance Awareness Week every year as it coincides with the birthday of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel as he represented the best values in the Indian tradition so far when it comes to talking about governance. The theme of this year’s Vigilance Awareness Week was Vigilant India – Prosperous India. Singh distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions held during the week. Manoj Kumar, GM [Vig.],NRTS-I gave vote of thanks.
Vigilance Awareness Week was observed at Hqrs Office, Delhi and field offices/ hospitals of ESI Corporation located across the country from October 27 to November 2. Various programmes and activities to create awareness amongst the stakeholders and the public regarding vigilance
activities were organised by the ESIC. The theme for the week this year was Vigilant India, Prosperous India. It started with the Integrity Pledge by the officers and staff. Anuradha Prasad, Director General, ESIC, in her address stressed upon the importance of integrity and uprightness in one’s life. Garima Bhagat, CVO, ESIC also delivered an informative speech on ‘Mapping Integrity Risks in Procurement — Preventive Vigilance Approach’, which was attended and appreciated by all the field offices/hospitals. In the poster making competition, Shreya Singh, Chahat Mongia and Laxmi Bisht, each from different age groups, were declared the winners and were rewarded with prizes. Posters made will be displayed in the office for public awareness.
The Vigilance Awareness Week 2020 was observed at NTPC DBF-HQ from October 27 to November 2. KK Singh, RED (DBF & Hydro), administered the ‘Integrity Pledge’ to the employees on virtual platform through MS teams. The employees took an oath to be more vigilant and transparent about their work ethics and to work for eradication of corruption. Various competitions such as essay writing, slogan writing, video making and quiz competitions were organised for employees, UPL staff and their family members. Entries were invited via email following COVID-19 protocols.
Northern Railway celebrated the Vigilance Awareness Week 2020 from October 27 to November 2. On the fifth day, Chandralekha Mukherjee S.D.G.M./Northern Railway inspected the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Mukherjee interacted with the passengers for their feedback. Senior Vigilance Officer also inspected at New Delhi & Delhi Jn railway stations. The Vigilance Officer interacted with the passengers at the stations and carried out inspection of CCTV Room, Public Announcement System, Train/Coach Guidance Board at platforms, availability of 139 Facility, Child Helpline Corner & other passenger amenities etc.