26th October
Sanjeev Kishore, General Manager, South Western Railway administered integrity pledge to all Officers and Staff at Rail Soudha today on the occasion of “Vigilance Awareness Week 2021” (26th October to 1st November). The theme for this year Vigilance Awareness week is “Independent India @ 75: Self Reliance with Integrity”.
Speaking on the occasion he said that the Speedy, Controlled, Effective, Efficient delivery of projects at optimum cost is hallmark of honesty. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel epitomized simplicity in thought and deed, this is a corner stone of honesty.He further said that our goal should be to encourage ethical behavior in all and bring systematic changes in vulnerable areas. Posters of Vigilance awareness were also released by N. Kumar, Jr. Clerk in the presence of the General Manager.
Milind K. Deouskar, Sr. Deputy General Manager & Chief Vigilance Officer described the importance of integrity in day to day work and assured immediate action on each and every complaint.
Later Kishore paid the floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and planted the sapling at the Satyanishta Udhyaan. P.K. Mishra, Additional General Manager, SWR, PHODs, Senior Officers and Staff were present on the occasion.As a part of Vigilance Awareness Week, Essay, Painting & Online Quiz competitions were held for High School students of Hubli & Dharwad District to raise awareness among School children. 164 students from 35 schools participated in these competitions. Various other activities such as Cyclothon, Gram Sabha Awareness, and Sensitization sessions for employees at various stations over SWR & awareness campaigns for railway employees’ family members at Railway Colonies have been scheduled during the week.
Vigilance awareness week commencement was also held in 3 Divisions, Construction organization and all other units of SWR.