A consonance with the principles of corruption-free services, Northern Railway is observing a Vigilance Awareness Week from October 27 to November 1. On the opening day of the awareness week officers and staff of Northern Railway undertook integrity pledges led by Pradeep Kumar, GM, Northern Railway at the headquarters office, Baroda House. A workshop focussing on the theme of ‘combating corruption’ will be held at the headquarter.
The intensive programme charted out by the Northern Railway included a seminar: “Combating Corruption-Technology as an enabler”. Other programmes slated during the week includes an essay competition (in English and Hindi), nukkad natak at public places/offices. An imaginative poster campaign has also been posted at all prominent places.
Stay aware
The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is observing ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ from October 27 to November 01 at Pragati Maidan. All the ITPO employees took the pledge to bring about integrity and transparency and work unstintingly for eradication of corruption in all sphere of life. Malay Shrivastava, executive director, ITPO, administered the pledge today.
In best interests
B Prasada Rao, CMD, BHEl administered the pledge of integrity to employees on the inaugural day of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ at corporate office of BHEl. Speaking on the occasion, CMD stressed on the need of optimal utilisation of technology, simplification of procedures and minimising discretionary powers in the functioning of the company. The messages of the President, VP, PM and Central Vigilance Commissioner of India were also read out.
Caution and care
The week-long Vigilance Awareness Week started at NTPC’s 2600-MW Super Thermal Power Station at Korba recently with a mass pledge-taking ceremony. GGM Prakash Tiwari read out the pledge to wipe out corruption from public life. Addressing the inaugural function soon after, he called upon the employees to to do their best in ensuring transparency and sticking to the norms at the workplace.
Among others, Ram Das, GM (O&M), Anand Khalatkar, GM (Fuel Management), S Mukharjee, GM (Maintenance), and other senior officials and representatives of Unions and Associations were present on this occasion.
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In pursuance to CVC’s directives, SPMCIl is observing Vigilance Awareness Week from October 27 to November 1 highlighting the main focus of the week viz. ‘Combating Corruption: Technology as an enabler’ The vigilance week started with the pledge of the administration at the corporate office to the officials by the chairman and managing director. Simultaneously the pledge was administered to the officers, staff and workmen at all the nine units by the GM/HOD in their area of jurisdiction. MS Rana, CMD in his inaugural address emphasised the importance of technology in combating corruption.