Experts stress public awareness, ethical conduct and reporting of suspected wrongdoing
Srinagar | Oct, 29: As part of the Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday hosted a special lecture aimed at promoting integrity, transparency, accountability, and the prevention of corruption within public institutions.
The event was attended by Ashok Kumar Bagoria, a Senior Public Prosecuting Officer from the Anti-Corruption Bureau, as the chief guest. He underscored the critical role of vigilance in fostering accountable governance and urged attendees to familiarize themselves with mechanisms for reporting corruption and misconduct. The gathering included prominent figures such as the Director of NIT Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, and other faculty and administrative staff. Bagoria emphasized the necessity of public awareness in recognizing corrupt practices and understanding legal procedures for reporting wrongdoing. He advocated for responsible reporting and adherence to legal channels when raising complaints, highlighting the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s role in addressing corruption and the importance of collaboration between citizens and authorities to enhance accountability. Prof. Anurag Misra reinforced the significance of integrity and ethical conduct in creating a trustworthy institutional environment, urging the community to uphold high professional standards. The Chief Vigilance Officer, Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Ahnagar, in his welcome address, stressed the need for preventive vigilance and collective responsibility to deter corruption. He pointed out that awareness and timely reporting of irregularities are vital for strengthening governance and public confidence. The program concluded with a vote of thanks from Prof. M. A. Shah, the Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, acknowledging the contributions of the chief guest and participants to this important awareness initiative.
