Maligaon, November 7 (MExN): Vigilance Awareness Week, 2022 was observed throughout NF Railway with the theme ‘Corruption free India for a Developed Nation’ from October 31 to November 6.
Various programmes were organized throughout the week at NFR Headquarters, divisions, workshops, other field units etc. The week was commenced with a pledge taking ceremony with a view to publicize the essence of integrity amongst all employees, their families, vendors, suppliers, contractors, stake holders, students etc, stated a press release.
At Zonal Headquarters, the pledge was administered by Anshul Gupta, General Manager, NF Railway and in the divisions, by the respective Divisional Railway Managers.
As a part of the Vigilance Awareness Week, a ‘Sangosthi’ was held at Zonal Headquarters in presence of General Manager, NF Railway where all senior railway officials across the zone participated. A Vigilance Bulletin was also released by the General Manager. During the ‘Sangosthi’ different ways in controlling corruption, promoting ‘honesty’ and ‘integrity’ at all levels was discussed to make the organization more transparent, more efficient and more corruption-free.
A short film making competition on awareness creating was also held among various departments as part of the observation. Altogether 13 numbers of short films were received and the first prize was won by NF Railway Construction Organization, second by Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Maligaon and third prize was won by the team of Diesel Shed, New Guwahati.
Various interactive sessions through webinar with officials of Maligaon Headquarters, all divisions, workshops and construction units were held from October 31 to November 4. The participants were enlightened about corruption, system improvements and precautions to be taken covering all departments of railways etc.
Nukkad Nataks were performed at NFR Headquarters, Construction Organization, Maligaon and at various offices, public places over NF Railway to create awareness amongst general public including railway staffs against corruption. SMS campaign in Hindi and English were also conducted to create awareness among railway employees.
Essay writing & drawing competitions were held at Netaji Vidyapeeth Higher Secondary School and Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon; Debating Competition at Pandu College, Maligaon; Essay writing competitions at ZRTI, Alipurduar and New Tinsukia. The winners of all the competition were awarded. A ‘Walkathon’ was held on November 5 with the participation of the General Manager, NF Railway along with senior railway officers with family members and staff.