Associated News Bureau

Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 Observed in Sham; DC Calls for Transparency and Integrity in Public Administration

Khaltsi, October 26: Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 was observed in District Sham at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Khaltsi, with a renewed emphasis on integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration. Observed across the country from October 26 to November 1 under the theme “Probity of Prosperity,” the week-long initiative aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of corruption and strengthen the collective resolve to promote ethical conduct and a corruption-free society. The programme commenced with Deputy Commissioner Sham, Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), administering the Integrity Pledge, which was collectively taken by officers and officials of the district administration. The event was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Sham, Aijaz Malik (JKPS); Sub-Divisional Magistrate Khaltsi, Mohd. Sharif; Chief Medical Officer Sham, Dr. Shamim Ahmed; and other district officers and officials. Addressing the gathering, Station House Officer Tsewang Nurboo highlighted the importance of vigilance in preventing corruption and outlined the legal consequences of corrupt practices. He stressed the need for strict adherence to the law and the adoption of ethical standards in both official and public life. Lecturer Rigzin Dolker and Teacher Sonam Chorol of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Khaltsi, also delivered lectures on the far-reaching impact of corruption on society and public institutions. They underscored the importance of fostering honesty, integrity and ethical values among students and the general public. In her address, Deputy Commissioner Kunzes Angmo highlighted the significance of Vigilance Awareness Week in sensitising people about the adverse consequences of corruption and promoting transparency and accountability in governance. She emphasised that every officer and official must discharge their responsibilities with honesty, dedication and integrity, while ensuring fairness and transparency in the delivery of public services. The Deputy Commissioner further called upon participants to remain vigilant against corrupt practices and contribute towards building a corruption-free society by upholding the highest standards of probity and ethical conduct. The programme concluded with officers and officials reaffirming their commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability in their official responsibilities and public dealings. ANB