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SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Tuesday organised a special awareness lecture as part of Vigilance Awareness Week, emphasising the need for zero tolerance towards corruption, ethical conduct, institutional transparency and accountability in public administration.
The programme aimed to sensitise faculty members, officers, administrative and ministerial staff, and students about the importance of integrity, transparency and collective responsibility in preventing corruption and strengthening public trust in institutional governance.
Senior Public Prosecuting Officer at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Ashok Kumar Bagoria, attended the programme as the chief guest and underscored the importance of vigilance in promoting accountable governance and addressing corruption-related concerns through established legal mechanisms.
The event was attended by NIT Srinagar Director Prof. Anurag Misra; Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Ahanger; Dean of Alumni and International Affairs Prof. M. A. Shah; heads of departments (HoDs); administrative officers; and ministerial staff of the institute.
Addressing the gathering, Bagoria encouraged participants to familiarise themselves with the appropriate mechanisms for reporting suspected corruption and misconduct. He highlighted the role of public awareness in identifying corrupt practices, understanding relevant legal procedures and approaching competent authorities when credible instances of wrongdoing come to light.
He also stressed the importance of responsible reporting, the submission of factual information and adherence to established legal channels while raising complaints, noting the need for appropriate procedures when reporting suspected irregularities.
The lecture highlighted the role of the Anti-Corruption Bureau in addressing corruption-related matters falling within its jurisdiction, while underscoring the importance of cooperation between citizens and competent authorities in strengthening accountability and promoting transparency.
Participants were encouraged to recognise vigilance as a collective responsibility that extends beyond administrative oversight and requires ethical conduct, awareness of legal rights and a sustained commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Addressing the gathering, NIT Srinagar Director Prof. Anurag Misra said integrity, transparency and accountability were fundamental to building a trustworthy institutional environment.
He emphasised the importance of sensitising students and employees to their ethical responsibilities and encouraged the institute community to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in academic, administrative and institutional activities.
Earlier, CVO Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Ahanger, in his welcome address, highlighted the significance of preventive vigilance and collective responsibility in discouraging corrupt practices.
He stressed that greater awareness, adherence to established procedures and timely reporting of suspected irregularities were essential to strengthening institutional governance and reinforcing public confidence.
The programme also highlighted the importance of vigilance in educational institutions, where transparent administrative procedures, responsible utilisation of public resources and compliance with established rules are critical to safeguarding institutional credibility and maintaining public trust.
Dean of Alumni and International Affairs Prof. M. A. Shah delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the chief guest and participants for their contributions to the awareness initiative.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on promoting integrity-driven practices, encouraging responsible reporting and reinforcing a culture of transparency and accountability across the institute.
