October 29, 2020

In consonance with the directions of Central Vigilance Commission through Department of Collegiate Education, Vigilance Awareness 2020 with its central theme “Vigilant India, Prosperous India” was observed by the College on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 3:30 PM in the College Seminar Hall.

Mr. Pavan Kumar B., Senior Branch Manager, Kodical Branch, Bank of India, Mangaluru was the Alumni Chief Guest. He in his address remarked that “Effective and pro-active vigilance machinery can contribute towards improving the quality of governance in all spheres of life. There is a greater need to uphold the spirit of vigilance as it is vital for the nation’s prosperity. It is therefore very much imperative that vigilant citizens become equal partners in building a New India, a Self-Reliant India and a Prosperous India. He also called upon the teachers to educate the students about being vigilant at all the times.”

Mrs. Dejamma A., Head, Dept. of Commerce and IQAC Coordinator administered the Pledge of Integrity for Citizens.

Dr. Premalatha V., Principal, administered the Pledge of Integrity for Organizations and delivered the presidential address. In her address she remarked that “Observance of Vigilance Awareness across the nation will certainly inspire the people to rededicate themselves for the new work culture of transparency, responsibility and accountability. As responsible stakeholders of the system, we must all uphold high ethical values, which will help in developing a sustainable culture of honesty and integrity. In this direction, let us all renew, reaffirm and commit to collectively work towards making our nation more vigilant and prosperous in the years to come.”

Mrs. Prathima V. Baliga, Faculty, Dept. of Computer Science and Applications and Student Welfare Mentor welcomed the guest and gathering. Mr. Hardik P. Chauhan, Faculty, Dept. of Business Administration and IQAC Coordinator, gave more insights on the significance of the day. Ms. Megha Kamat, Faculty, Dept. of PG Commerce and Student Welfare Mentor proposed the vote of thanks. Message of the Hon. President and Vice President of India and Commissioner of Chief Vigilance Commission were read out during the occasion. Ms. Kavyashree K., Faculty, Dept. of Commerce compered the programme. The occasion concluded with respectfully signing the National Anthem.

The observance of Vigilance Awareness sensitized the staff members and called upon for their collective participation to make India a corruption free. The staff members participated in the programme and also took the Integrity Pledge.

The session strived to achieve the core values of contribution to national development and inculcating value system amongst all.