Sri Vijaya Puram | October 24, 2026
A one-day workshop was organised at the District Conference Hall in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, Mayabunder, on October 23 as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. The workshop was jointly organised by the Vigilance Department and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration.
PowerPoint presentations on vigilance, ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in public service were delivered by Mr. Neeraj Bharati, Secretary (Home/Vigilance); Mr. Sushant Padha, Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman; Mr. S. Krishna Chaitanya, DANICS, Additional District Magistrate, North & Middle Andaman; Mr. Gaurav Saini, Joint Secretary (Vigilance); and Mr. Santosh Prakash, Assistant Commissioner, Diglipur.
The presentations highlighted the importance of preventive vigilance, adherence to prescribed rules and procedures, and the responsibility of public servants in ensuring fair, efficient and citizen-centric service delivery.
Interactive activities, including a group competition among participating officials, were also conducted to encourage active participation and enhance awareness of vigilance-related issues. Prizes were distributed to the winning groups in recognition of their performance.
The workshop emphasised that vigilance is a collective responsibility and called upon officials to uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity and probity while discharging their official duties.
The programme reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to promoting ethical governance and strengthening public trust in government institutions.
