In line with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), GoI, and that of the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.), MoE, GoI, the Vigilance Awareness Week 2022 with its central theme ‘Corruption-free India for a Developed Nation” was observed by the Institute from October 31 to November 06, 2022.
A formal awareness programme of the same was held on Friday, November 04, 2022 at 3:00 PM in the College Seminar Hall.
Mr. N. Ravi Kumar, Senior Manager, Regional Office, Canara Bank, Mangaluru, was the Chief Guest. In his address he said “Vigilance and awareness are the hallmarks of a democracy, a system of governance ‘by the people, for the people’ which derives legitimacy through transparency and a system of checks and balances. But in practice, democracies are often plagued by corruption. When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail. It has increased by leaps and bounds worldwide, in a direct relation and proportion to our moral degradation, destruction, of character, devaluation of human values and lust for power and money. A strong and effective vigilance mechanism is therefore cardinal to provide corruption-free and clean governance to the public. Let the positive change usher in the Azadi ka Amrit Kaal. Furthermore, adoption of different forms of vigilance into the system can go a long way in curbing the menace of corruption”. He also cited some of the real-life instances from the life of Sri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri who are known for upholding highest integrity and honesty in their public life. He called upon the students to emulate the noble qualities of such great leaders who continue to motivate and inspire the generations to follow.
Dr. Premalatha V., Principal, administered the Pledge of Integrity for Organizations and delivered the presidential address. While addressing on the occasion she said – “Corruption is a malice, which is eating into the very ethos of our society and taking a heavy toll on our economy. People lose trust and belief in the administration due to corruption. Living with integrity and knowing the purpose of life will lead to the empowerment of society. Let us redeem our pledge and conviction to root out corruption from the depth of our systems and processes; thereby establish a corruption-free India ‘a Developed India’.
Mrs. Dejamma A., Head, Dept. of Commerce and Management, and IQAC Coordinator administered the Pledge of Integrity for Citizens.The Student Welfare Mentor Mrs. Sushma R. Shetty welcomed the Guest and gathering. The IQAC Coordinator Mr. Hardik P. Chauhan gave brief insight on the week-long vigilance awareness activities and initiatives initiated on the campus, and, read out the VAW 2022 messages of the Hon’ble President of India, The Hon’ble Vice President of India, The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, and, The Commissioner of Central Vigilance Commission. He also announced the winners of various competitions organized in connection with the VAW 2022. The Student Welfare Mentor Mrs. Swathi Nayak proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Megha Rao, Faculty, Centre for P.G. Studies in Commerce compered the programme. The occasion concluded with respectfully signing the National Anthem.
A total of 66 students and few staff members attended this programme.
Also in earnest enthusiasm as a solemn responsibility towards nation building and as a step ahead to sensitize the students towards good governance, and create awareness to eradicate corruption in public life; a week-long activities and initiatives were undertaken to observe the Vigilance Awareness Week 2022 in a befitting and meaningful manner.
1. Poster Making Competition on the central theme was organized on November 01, 2022. 19 students participated in the same.
2. Article Writing Competition on the topic ‘Role of youths in making India vigilant and prosperous’ was held. 32 students participated in the same.
3. Pledge and Talk Competition on the topic ‘My thoughts on combating corruption & promoting integrity’ was held on November 02, 2022. 08 students participated in the same.
4. Pick and Speak Competition was organized in association with the Department of Posts, Mangaluru Division, Mangaluru on November 03, 2022. 12 students participated in the same. The winners of this competition were felicitated at The Divisional Training Centre, Anche Bhavan, Balmatta P.O. Building, Balmatta, Mangaluru – 575 002 in their formal programme held on November 04, 2022.
Besides the above, awareness of the vigilance awareness was created through display of banner in the campus, and posters on the Notice Boards, week-long day-wise Vigilance Awareness messages and posters were disseminated, announcements through Public Address System (PAS) were made, provision for taking integrity e-Pledge was also made on the institutional website, the students and staff members were encouraged to take Integrity e-Pledge, Integrity e-Pledge for Organizations was taken.
The observance of Vigilance Awareness sensitized the students and staff members and called upon for their collective participation to make India a corruption free. The attendees of the programme also took the Integrity Pledge.
The programme strived to achieve the core values of contribution to national development and inculcating value system amongst all.
Report By:
Mrs. Dejamma A and Mr. Hardik P Chauhan
