KULGAM, OCTOBER 27: The inaugural function of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 was held Tuesday at the Conference Hall, Mini-Secretariat, Kulgam, in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, under the theme “Probity for Prosperity.”
The week is being observed from October 26 to November 01, 2026, with a focus on promoting integrity, transparency and accountability in public life.
The programme, as per an official statement, commenced with the singing of the National Song, followed by the National Anthem.
Subsequently, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, administered the Integrity Pledge, which was repeated by the participants. The pledge reaffirmed their commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability, adherence to the rule of law and collective efforts to combat corruption.
DC Kulgam, while addressing the gathering, underscored the importance of honesty and integrity in both personal and professional life. Referring to the famous observation of Chanakya on the difficulty of preventing a person handling public money from misappropriating even a small amount, he emphasised the need for strong ethical values and effective accountability mechanisms in public offices.
The DC further stressed that individuals who maintain integrity and remain committed to lawful conduct have no reason to fear the police or face legal complications arising from wrongdoing. He urged the officers and officials to perform their duties with sincerity, remain accountable for their actions and uphold public trust through transparent and corruption-free governance.
Addressing the gathering, ACR Kulgam, Riyaz Ahmad Shah, highlighted the importance of integrity and ethical conduct in public administration and stressed the need to curb corruption through transparency, accountability and adherence to established rules and procedures.
The programme was attended by the ADC Kulgam, Vikar Ahmad Giri; DIO Kulgam, Showkat Hussain Ganie; CMO Kulgam, Dr. Showkat Husain Parray; Tehsildar Kulgam, Nisar Ahmad Wani; DTO Kulgam, Sayar Ahmad Bhat; DSWO, CAO and other district officers and officials.
