Nabarangpur, Nov 3 (UDN): Vigilance Awareness Week–2026 was officially launched in Nabarangpur district on Monday in accordance with the directives of the Odisha Government and the Chief Secretary, with the objective of strengthening honesty, transparency and accountability in government functioning.
On the occasion, Nabarangpur District Collector Smt. Madhumita administered the integrity pledge to district-level officials attending the district-level joint public grievance hearing programme organised at the Tentulikhunti Block Office. The officials pledged to uphold honesty, integrity and transparency while discharging their official responsibilities.
Similarly, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Shri Biswajit Barman administered the integrity pledge to all officers and employees working at the District Collector’s Office. Officials and employees across various government offices in the district also took the pledge, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining transparency, ethical standards and dedication in public service and ensuring corruption-free administration.
It is noteworthy that the seven-day Vigilance Awareness Week will feature a series of awareness programmes across Nabarangpur district to educate the public about the adverse consequences of corruption and promote honesty, integrity and ethical values in society.
As part of the week-long observance, various activities will be organised, including awareness rallies, debate and essay competitions for students at school and college levels, anti-corruption awareness Gram Sabhas in different Gram Panchayats and street plays.
Through these initiatives, the district administration aims to create widespread public awareness about the harmful effects of corruption, preventive measures and the importance of active public participation in the fight against corruption. The campaign also seeks to encourage government officials, employees and citizens to collectively strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance.
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