Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 concludes with pledge for probity
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 02 2026: The ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, and the Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Department, Manipur, concluded the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2026, held nationwide from October 26 to November 1 under the theme "Probity for Prosperity".

At ICAR Manipur Centre, the week-long observance concluded with a Valedictory Function and Prize Distribution Ceremony held under the supervision of Head of Regional Centre Dr S Basanta Singh.

As part of the observance, the Centre organised Spot Essay Writing and Spot Slogan Writing competitions for staff members and a village-level awareness programme at Tabungkhok Maning Leikai, Imphal West to sensitise rural communities about integrity, transparency, accountability and prevention of corruption in public services.

Dr Basanta Singh emphasised the importance of vigilance, integrity and accountability in official responsibilities and encouraged employees to uphold ethical values.

A total of 41 staff members, including 19 male and 22 female staff, participated in the valedictory programme which featured distribution of prizes and certificates to winners.

Dr N Anando Singh, Nodal Officer, Vigilance Cell, coordinated the observance.

Meanwhile, the Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Department, Manipur observed the week under the guidance of the Chief Vigilance Commissioner, Manipur.

The observance commenced on October 27 with an Integrity Pledge administered by the Chief Secretary at the Conference Hall of North Block, Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri.

All staff members took the pledge followed by an e-pledge.

Banners, festoons and posters were displayed at prominent locations across Imphal West, Imphal East and other district headquarters.

As part of the observance, teams led by senior officers visited district administration headquarters in Imphal West, Thoubal and Chandel for outreach programmes, while a dedicated team was constituted for hill districts to display banners and distribute informative placards and pamphlets.

On October 29, a half-day workshop on "AntiCorruption Awareness and Preventive Vigilance" was conducted at Conference Hall, North Block, Civil Secretariat, attended by nominated representatives from all Government departments.

On October 30, a one-day institutional outreach programme was organised at RBI Imphal and NIT Lamphelpat.

A friendly football match between Vigilance Team and City PS team was played on November 1 to foster community engagement, while an informative video was produced and circulated in collaboration with popular social media influencers to ensure maximum public reach.

Both observances concluded with a renewed commitment to foster a culture of honesty, fairness and accountability and to contribute towards a corruption-free work environment.

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