Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Monday administered the Integrity Pledge to officers and employees of the General Administration and Public Grievances Department as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026.
The week-long observance, being held from October 26 to November 1 in accordance with the directions of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), aims to reinforce ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in public service.
The theme of this year’s observance is “Integrity to Prosperity” (Sadhutaru Samruddhi).
During the programme held at Lok Seva Bhawan, participating officers and employees pledged to uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty, remain vigilant against corruption, abide by the rule of law and neither accept nor offer bribes.
They also resolved to discharge their official responsibilities with integrity, work for public welfare and maintain exemplary ethical standards in their personal and professional lives.
Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Principal Secretary of the General Administration and Public Grievances Department, along with senior officers and employees from various branches of the department, attended the programme and took the pledge.
