PIB News Update: “Vigilance Awareness Week” was observed at Hqrs. Office, Delhi and Field offices /Hospitals of ESI Corporation located throughout the country with enthusiasm from 27th October to 2nd November 2020 by organising various programmes and activities to create awareness amongst the stakeholders and the public regarding vigilance activities being undertaken by the ESIC for the public good. The theme for the Vigilance Awareness Week this year was “Vigilant India, Prosperous India (सतर्क भारत, समृद्ध भारत)”.
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week started with the Integrity Pledge by the officers and staff on 27.10.2020. Smt. Anuradha Prasad, Director General, ESIC in her address on 29.10.2020 stressed upon importance of integrity and uprightness in one’s life. Ms. Garima Bhagat, CVO, ESIC also delivered an informative speech on “Mapping Integrity Risks in procurement-a Preventive Vigilance approach” which was attended and appreciated by all the field offices/hospitals.
A poster making competition based on this year’s theme as well as other vigilance related matters was organized at ESIC Hqrs. Office, in which ESIC officials and their family members participated. Miss Shreya Singh (4 to 12 years category), Miss Chahat Mongia (13 to 23 years category) and Ms. Laxmi Bisht (24 years and above category) were the winners in different categories of poster making competition and were rewarded with prizes. Posters made in this competition will be displayed in the offices for public awareness.