Seminar on Vigilance Awareness organized at RCF Kapurthala

Kapurthala, October 30, 2026: Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 is being observed at Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala, from 26 October to 1 November. As part of the observance, a series of preventive vigilance activities are being organised by the RCF Vigilance Department in the key focus areas identified by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), during the three month long vigilance awareness campaign from 17 August to 16 November. The national theme for this year's campaign is "Probity for Prosperity". 
In this connection, a seminar was organised at RCF today, which was attended by Ajay Nandan, General Manager RCF,  Ravi Kumar, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, Vinod Pal, Chief Vigilance Officer and other senior officers of RCF. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the General Manager and other senior officers. On the occasion, Ajay Nandan released the 27th issue of the Vigilance Bulletin, published by the RCF Vigilance Department, highlighting important vigilance-related initiatives and activities.
Addressing the gathering, Vinod Pal, CVO highlighted the various activities undertaken by the RCF Vigilance Department during the campaign. He called upon all officers, supervisors and employees to contribute towards eradicating corruption by upholding the values of integrity, honesty and transparency in their day-to-day official functioning. This was followed by a presentation by Shri Jugal Kishore, Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer, on various aspects of preventive vigilance and the initiatives undertaken by the RCF Vigilance Department in this regard. 
Addressing the officers and employees, Ajay Nandan emphasised that vigilance is not merely the responsibility of the Vigilance Department but is the collective responsibility of every officer and employee. He stressed that everyone must remain vigilant while discharging their duties and ensure that procedures, rules and guidelines are followed in letter and spirit. He further underscored the importance of integrity and  transparency in promoting an ethical work culture.
As part of the campaign, the RCF Vigilance Department has undertaken several initiatives in the key focus areas identified by the CVC. These include seminars, various competitions, nukkad nataks and awareness rallies, aimed at promoting preventive vigilance and sensitising employees about the importance of ethical conduct and probity in public service. The Integrity Pledge was also administered to officers and employees reaffirming their commitment to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in public life. Banners, posters, selfie points carrying vigilance awareness messages have also been displayed at various locations to sensitise employees and visitors about the ill effects of corruption. In addition, various capacity-building programmes for employees have been organised at the Technical Training Centre to enhance their awareness and understanding of vigilance-related practices. Several initiatives have also been undertaken towards digitalisation of processes and development of contract management modules, with the objective of promoting greater transparency in official functioning. 
Vigilance Awareness Week is observed every year around the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, whose life and ideals symbolise unwavering integrity, patriotism and commitment to the nation.