KISHTWAR NOVEMBER 03: In connection with observance of “Vigilance
Awareness Week”, a programme on the theme “My Vision Corruption Free India” was
organized by District administration Kishtwar in collaboration with Vigilance
Organization Jammu (VOJ).
Deputy Commissioner, Angrez
Singh Rana, was the chief guest, while ADC Kishtwar Kishori Lal -the District Vigilance Officer chaired the awareness programme.
The programme was attended by senior government functionaries including
departmental heads, Drawing Disbursing officers and Departmental Vigilance
Officers (DVOs).
Speaking on the occasion, the District Development Commissioner stressed upon the need for collective efforts to eradicate the menace
of corruption. He pitched for adopting zero tolerance policy against unfair and
corrupt practices committed by any one irrespective of his or her status. “We as
responsible citizens have the ability to eliminate corruption from the society” he added.
During the programme, the participants
were made aware about importance of Vigilance Awareness Week.
ADC Kishwtar stressed on the need for preventive vigilance and made the participants
aware about the measures that can bring a change at all levels. He further
stressed upon the district officers especially departmental vigilance officers
to be proactive in curbing the menace of corruption in their respective
departments and also spread a message in the society to cooperate with the
government in the noble endeavor of ending corruption.
Meanwhile, vigilance organisation Jammu
gave a Power Point presentation on the theme “My Vision
Corruption Free India”. The programme ended with a pledge of integrity to initiate the process
of eradication of corruption.