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EPABXNos: 26128727, 26128757 e-mail: cda-pune@nic.inSpeed Post NO,ANIII05AN .A.W.(2016)

Dated: 1711012016

To. 1. All Group Officers in Main Office2. All sections in Main Office3. PAO(ORs) Arty/AAC, NasikIBEG Kirkee/Guards Kamptee4. PAO(ORs) ACRIMIR Ahmednagar/Ibl'F APTC Wanorie5. Area Accounts Offices (SC) Ahmedabad/ Dehu Road/Jodhpur6. All RAO'sl LAO's and AO GEsl AAOBSOsl ALAOs in Maharashtra,

Gujarat & Rajasthan Area7. AO EHQrs DAD MumbaiiAONP (MB) Mumbai8. UA DEO Mumbai,Pune, Ahmedabad.9. SPS to PCDA &PA to Jt.CDA

Subject: Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2016

It has been decided by Central Vigilance Commission to observe Vigilance. Awareness Week-from 31110/2016 to 0511112016 with the theme "Publicparticipation in promoting integrity and eradicating corruption. 1/ In this regard,.copies of CVC Circulars 10109116-(1) & 10109116-(II) bearing No.O16/VGL/030dated 19.09.2016 and 23.09.2016 along with enclosures, on the above subject,received vide HQrs office letter: bearing No.ANIXIIV13006/2A12916 dated . j

07.10.2016, are forwarded herewith for information, guidance and compliance by all- concerned.

2. The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week would commence with pledge"(copy enclosed) on Monday the 31st October, 2016 at 11.00 A.M. HQrs office hasdesired that activities suggested by CVC vide their ibid Circulars may be organizedat your end:

3. A compliance report on observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2016highlighting the activities undertaken during the week may please be furnished to

\ - . - ~reach this office by 1111112016positively.

For Main Office of Principal CDA(SC) Pune regarding administering the pledge

4. The pledge will be administered to the Officers and staff in Main Office on_;-31.1 0.20 16 at 11.00 AM near the bust of Gandhiji, the apostle of peace and truth.. .' #

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PLEDGE/.

WE, THE PUBLIC SERVANTS OF INDIA, DO HEREBY SO!-EMNLY

PLEDGE THAT WE SHALL CqNTINUOUSI,..Y STRIVE TO BRING ABOUt

INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN ALL SPHERES OF OUR.ACTIVITIES.

WE ALSO PLEDGE THAT WE SHALL WORK UNSTINTINGLY FOR

. ERADICATION OF CORRUPTION IN ALL SPHERES OF LIFE. WE SHALL

REMAIN VIGlLANT AND WORK TOWARDS THE GROWTH AND

REPUTATION OF OUR ORGANISATION. THROUGH OUR COLLECTIVE

EFFORTS,WE. SHALL BRING PRIDE TO OUR ORGANISATIONS AND

PROVIDE VALUE BASED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRYMEN. WE SHALL DO

OUR DUTY GONSGIENTIOUSL Y AND ACT WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOUR.

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: .,.GlID,.5ervanceof Vigilance AWareness Week every year. is one such outreach measure_X~::L')~·>i;herein all the stake holders are encouraged to prevent and combat corruption. The

Commission has decided that this year the Vigilance Awareness Week would beobserved from 31s1 October to SlhNovember, 2016 with the theme "Public participationinpromotinq Integrity and eradicating Corruption".

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Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2016.

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2. Corruption is a serious unethical practice that undermines trust and confidencein public officials and public confidence can only be gained by integrity in governance.Economic and social progress, rule of law, democratic values and a strong civil societyare some of the basic prerequisites in building-an integrity system to sustain the fightagainst corruption in society. In order to attain a corruption free society, all stake holdersincluding government, citizens and also the' private sector must share the responsibility'for creation of awareness of corruption as well as refrain from indulging in unethical acts.

3. Aware, active, involved and empowered public is, therefore, essential to anyanti-cerruption campaign. Anti-corruption strateg.ies are not simply policies that can beplanned in advance and isolation, but often -a set of subtler insights that can be.developed only in conjunction With public participation. Combating corruption is, ftherefore, not just a matter of making laws and creating institutions, but is deeply rootedin human values and morals of individuals and the fight against corruption cannot be.won without citizens' support, participation and active vigilance by all concerned. TheCommission has, therefore, chosen "Public participation in promoting Integrity and 1\eradicating Corruption' as the central theme for Vigilance Awareness Week, 2016, "

4. The observance of the Vigilance Awareness Week would commence with thepledge (copy enclosed) by public -servaatsin the Ministries/Departments/CPSEs/Public", ,{;;-Sector Banks and all other Orqantsations on 31st October, 2016 at 11.00 a.rn. All the"],::! .organisations are also advised to consider activities relevant to the theme both within

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A. Activities to be corrducted within the organization:

-A 1. Distribute pamphlets, handouts on preventive vigilance activities I whistleblower mechanism and.other anti-corruption measures.

A2. Workshops/sensitization prcqrammes Tor employees and other stakeholders on policies/procedures of the organization and' preventivevigilance measures,

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A3,. Bring out special issue of journals/newsletters on vigilance issues /systemic improvements and good practices adopted for widerdissemination and awareness,

A4. Conduct various competitions such as debates, quiz etc. for theemployees and their families on issues relating to anti-corruption;

A5. Use organizational website for dissemination of employees/customeroriented information and avenues available for grievance redressal.

B. Outreachactivlties for public/citizens:~ ' . , '

81. Display of hoardings, banners; posters and distribution of handouts etc. atprominent locations/places in offices/field units and also at places withpublic interface (eg. Branches of Banks, Petrol Pumps, Railway Stations,Airports ete.). '.

82. .Organize customer ' grievance redressal camps fordtizems/customerslvendorslcontractors, etc. by organisations havingcustomer oriented services/activities. It is expected that such camps areheld by the organisations not only at headquarters but atso at allappropriate field offices across the country.

83. Organize debates/elocution/essay writing/cartoon/poster competitions onmoral values, ethics, good governance practices etc. amongst the.youth/students of schools/colleges including professionalcolleges/institutions and to distribute prizes. Alternatively, paneldiscussions or lectures can also be organized with the students.

As in previous year, for creation of awareness on the ill-effects ofcorruption in college and school students, the Commission desires that

special efforts may be made by each field unit/branch of everyCPSEfPSB/Organisation to organize activities in at least 2 schools and 3 .colleges in every city/town. An action plan with details of cities to becovered will be communicated to the CVOs separately.

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Oroanise "awareness gram sabhas' for dissemination of awareness inGr;m Panchayats (in rural and semi-urban areas) to sensitise citizens Oil

ill-effects of corruption. This activity would large!y be taken up by thePublic Sector Banks which will ask each of their branches to conduct :;:JCh

awareness gram sabhas in atleast two Gram Panchayats. Similar sabhas/ meetings could be organized at the district level also by the lead Bank ofthe district. Detailed action plan for this activity will be communicatedseparately to the CVOs of the PSBs.

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B6. Ensure participation of non-government organisations, corporates inprivate sector, other institutions, service organisations and public in thelocal area to participate in the vigilance awareness campaigns particular!yby conducting seminars/workshops/skits/street plays/walk/marathon etc.Vigilance Study Circles may also ensure organizing such activities.

B7. Use social media, electronic and print media for spreading awareness etc.

5. The Commission expects all concerned to. organize and conduct the variousactivities with zeal and enthusiasm to achieve the objective of the theme this year forpublic participation in spreading awareness of corruption, its ill-effects and in the fightagainst corruption.

6. A report on the observance of the Week may be sent to Central Vigilance.Commission by 30th November, 2016 by all Ministries/Departments/Organisations.

7. This notification is also available on the Commission's website athttp://www.cvc.nic.in.

(Nilam Sawhney)Secretary

Encl: As stated.

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(i) The Secretaries of all MinistrieslDepartments of Government of India.(ii) The Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories(iii) The Comptroiler & Auditor General of India(iv) The Chairman, Unjon Public Service Commission(v) The Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commission(vi) Chief Executives of all CPSEs/Public sector Banks/ Public Sector Insurance

Companies/Financial Institutions/Autonomous Organisations/Societies(vii) All Chief Vigilance Officers in Ministries/Departments/CPSEs/Public Sector

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Chief Executives of all CPSEs/Public Sector Banks/ PublicSector Insurance Companies/Financial Institutions/Autonomous

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(vii) All Chief VigilanCE! Officers in Ministries lDepartments ICPSEs /Public Sector Banksl Public Sector Insurance Companies IFinancial Instltutlons/ Autonomous Organisations/Societies.

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Citizens Integrity Pledge

I believe that corruption has been one of the major obstacles toeconomic, political and social progress of OUT country. 1 believe that allstakeholders such as government,citizens and the private sector needto work tegether to eradicate corrup~on.

I reafise that every citizen should be vigilant and commit touphold high standards. ·of honesty and integrity at all times andsupport the fight against corruption .

. As ~ citizen 0:( the co~try, I, therefore, pledger.

9To follow probity and rule ofJaw in all walks oflife;•. To neither take nor offer bribe; .

.• To perform all tasks i~ an honest.jmd transparent manner andbe accountable to all my actiensc ..

• .To, take decisions objectively and impartially;• To act in public interest;• To lead by example exhibiting integrity in personal behaviour;• To report any incident of corruption to the appropriate agency.

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Integrity Pledge

We believe that corruption has been one of the major obstacles to economic,political and social progress of our, C011Iltry. We believe that all stakeholderssuch as government, citizens and the private sector, need to work together to•..•. '

eradicate corruption.

We acknowledge our responsibility to lead by example and the need' to put inplace safeguards, integrity frameworks and code of ethics to ensure that we arenot part sf my corrupt practice and we tackle instances of corruption With

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. We realize that as an Organisation, we need to lead from the front in eradicatingcorruptionand in maintaining highest standards of integrity, transparency andgood-governance in all aspects. of our operations. '

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We.therefore, pledge thati-

o We shall promote ethical business practices and foster a culture ofhonesty and integrity;

III We commit- 'to good corporate' govemance based on transparency,eccoumabiliryand fairness;

CI Wesha11 ~dhere toall relevant laws, rules and compliance mechanisms inthe conduct of business; .

,. We shall not tolerate -bribery in any form orengage in any unethicalbusiness practices;

Q We shall adopt a code of ethics to ensure ethical behaviour of all ouremployees and take appropriate action for any transgressions of the code;

• Weshall sensitiseall employees of laws, regulations etc. relevant to theirwork for effective discharge of their duties;

a We shall provide a proper grievance redressal mechanism to raise theirgrievances and report suspicious activities;

e We shall aspire for excellence andprotecting the rights and interests of allstakeholders and the society at large.

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