As part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, organized an expert lecture on ‘Preventive Vigilance and the Role of Vigilance Administration in Combating Corruption in Government’ , at the Ministry’s Headquarters in National Capital, here today.
The lecture was delivered by Director, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Smt Tamanna Sinha, who highlighted the importance of preventive vigilance in promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in government functioning.
Smt Sinha emphasized the role of vigilance administration in identifying and addressing potential risks of corruption, strengthening institutional mechanisms and promoting ethical practices in public service.
She highlighted there is a need to lay more emphasis on preventive measures to ensure that government processes are conducted with fairness, transparency and adherence to established rules and procedures.
Smt Sinha put up a detailed PowerPoint presentation covering various aspects of vigilance awareness and preventive vigilance. The presentation sensitized officers and officials on identifying potential vulnerabilities in administrative processes, adopting best practices and maintaining the highest standards of integrity while discharging their official responsibilities.
A Senior Official in the Ministry informed that a large number of officers and officials of the Ministry and the Department, participated in the session. He said special impetus was laid on the participation of personnel dealing with administrative, financial, procurement, establishment, legal and vigilance matters, given their role in ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability in government operations.
The Official said the interactive session provided an opportunity for the participants to deepen their understanding of preventive vigilance and its practical application in day-to-day official work.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment by the participating officers and officials to uphold probity, accountability and ethical conduct in public service.
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week reinforces the importance of collective responsibility in preventing corruption and fostering a culture of integrity, transparency and good governance across government institutions.