Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) observed the Vigilance Awareness Week which concluded here yesterday with a 2 km Vigithon (Vigilance Walkathon), an outreach program to spread awareness on fighting corruption. The Vigithon, led by Chief Vigilance Officer Mr. B Selva Kumar was held from Bengaluru’s iconic Kanteerva stadium.
Earlier, speaking at one of the programmes, Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL said, integrity plays a vital role and the need of the hour is to put forth our best to take the Company forward. Complying with procedures and guidelines eases functioning hurdles, he added.
This year’s vigilance week started from October 30 revolved around the theme “My Vision – Corruption Free India”. During the week, various activities were held at HAL’s corporate office in Bengaluru and Divisions and offices spread across the country. The ‘Integrity Pledge’ was administered to the employees and an in-house vigilance magazine ‘Marg Darshan’ was released during the inaugural program. During all the public outreach programmes, an e-pledge was administered to the general public. Mr. R.K. Dutta, former Director General of Police, Karnataka State delivered a talk on the impact of corruption, institutional arrangements for anti-corruption and significance of preventive vigilance measures.
HAL also conducted various competitions like debates, slogan writing, elocution in schools and colleges during the week.
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