With Theme ‘Integrity-A Way of Life’ MIA launches ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ from 28 Oct-2 Nov
With Theme ‘Integrity-A Way of Life’ Mangalore International Airport launches ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ from 28 Oct-2 Nov
Mangaluru : Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week every year during the last week of October is taken up to encourage all stakeholders to collectively participate in the prevention of, and the fight against corruption and to raise public awareness regarding the existence, causes and gravity of and the threat posed by corruption. It is driven by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) . The CVC has the mandate under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 to fight corruption and to ensure integrity in public administration. It is charged with monitoring all vigilance activities under the Central Government and advising various authorities in Central Government and organizations under it, in planning, executing and reviewing their vigilance work in order to bring out systemic improvement in governance.
In addition, the Commission with its out reach activities also endeavours to create awareness amongst the common man, especially the youth, towards the policy of achieving transparency, accountability and corruption free governance. This awareness week campaign affirms the commitment to promotion of integrity and probity in public life through citizen participation. “Integrity- A way of life” has been chosen as the theme for the Vigilance Awareness Week this year by the Commission. Integrity and Ethics form the foundational pillars of a nation and national development takes place when individuals and organizations are committed to integrity as a core value.
And locally, Airports Authority of India, Mangaluru International Airport will be observing “Vigilance Awareness Week-2019” from 28th October 2019 to 2nd November, 2019 with the theme, “Integrity – A Way of Life”. The Vigilance Awareness Week has always been observed by Mangaluru International Airport with a remarkable zeal. On this Occasion, the pledge taking ceremony has been administered during the inauguration ceremony of the Week by V Venkateswara Rao, Airport Director on 28 October 2019 along with Officers and staff of AAI.
On this Occasion, Arunanganshu Giri, IPS, DCP (Law and Order), Mangaluru City Police was the guest of Honour for the Opening Ceremony of Vigilance Awareness Week 2019. The inauguration was done by lighting of the lamp by DCP Giri, along with Airport Director V V Rao, MIA Deputy Commissioner Amith Kumar, among other Senior officials of MIA. After administrating the pledge, V V Rao addressing the audience said, “With Mangaluru Airport having the best vigilance teams, therefore as an organization we need to lead from the front in eradicating corruption and in maintaining highest standards of integrity, transparency and good governance in all aspects of our operations. The theme of this Week would help draw the attention of all sections of society especially the youth to the significance of ethical conduct in the building of an honest, non discriminatory and corruption free society”
“We are also trying to bring awareness among students and youth during the Vigilance Week. We will be inviting Young Champions in Ethics as guest speakers, in order to motivate and educate the young. By doing this we can create awareness on Vigilance and Integrity. We acknowledge our responsibility to lead by example and the need to put in place safeguards, integrity frameworks and code of ethics to ensure that we are not part of any corrupt practice and we tackle instances of corruption with utmost strictness. I am happy to say that our airport staff always gives preference to integrity, which needs to be appreciated and complimented. We need to work together to eradicate corruption, together create awareness on Vigilance and Integrity” added V V Rao.
Also speaking DCP Arunangshu Giri said, “We also launched the ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ at the Police Commssionerate. Airport staff should be alert in looking for people indulging in corruption/bribe. Also Officials need to adopt an open door policy, thus they can listen to the grievances/complaints of the people. Having awareness programmes like this one, will bring more knowledge about vigilance among people, which will reduce illegal activities. Since corruption has been one of the major obstacles to economic, political and social progress of our country, and locally, this vigilance awareness week observed by Airport Authority will help educate people about vigilance, and make them good citizens”
MIA Deputy Commissioner Amith Kumar speaking said, ” Combating corruption is not just a matter of making laws and creating institutions, but is deeply rooted in human values and morals of individuals. Corruption can be defined as a dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, either to obtain benefits to oneself or to some other person. Just look at the Punjab National Bank crisis, which has put thousands of people in hardships, and many have committed suicide, all because of greed and corruption of the bank officials. It is therefore imperative that the public must be sensitized and motivated towards efforts at weeding out corruption. And this Vigilance Awareness Week by AIA is a good initiative to bring awareness on Vigilance and Integrity”.
Ms Hazel Concesso, PA-Airport Directorate, MIA, welcomed the gathering, Arun Mahadevan- Head of HR compered the programme, while M Vishwanathan, HOD of Finance, proposed the vote of thanks.
During the Vigilance Awareness Week, special endeavors are undertaken to extend outreach activities to create awareness among the common man and especially the youth, who are a promise of a better tomorrow. As this week (28.10.19 to 02.11.19) is an auspicious week with holidays, Mangaluru International Airport has already started the outreach programs from last week itself.
A schedule of events of the Vigilance Awareness Week-2019 are- 24/10/19 (already held) Drawing Competition for students of Morning Star on the theme of Vigilance; Slogan Writing Competition for students of St. Joseph’s College on the theme of Vigilance/Integrity; 25/10/19 (already held) Slogan Writing Competition for students of Srinivasa College on the theme of Vigilance/Integrity; Drawing Competition for children of AAI/CISF/MeT Staff on the theme of Vigilance; 28/10/19- Inaugural Function along with Administering of the Vigilance Pledge; 29/10/19- Slogan Writing Competition in Hindi & English for AAI Staff, CISF Staff & their Children on the theme of Vigilance/Integrity; Talk on Vigilance Awareness by A.B. Vijayakumar, CVO, Corporation Bank.
30/10/19- Essay Competition in English & Hindi for AAI & CISF Staff on the topic “Integrity – A way of life”; Elocution Competition in Hindi & English for AAI Staff on the topic “Integrity – A way of life”; 31/10/18- Customer Orientation Programme/Customer Grievance Redressal Camp by Commercial Department; 01/11/18- Concluding Ceremony with Prize Distribution. Chief Guest: Isaac Vas, President – Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mangaluru.
Ending this report with the PLEDGE taken by the Mangaluru Airport Authorities-
– We shall promote ethical business practices and foster a culture of honesty and integrity
– We shall not offer or accept bribes
– We commit to good corporate governance based on transparency, accountability and fairness
– We shall adhere to relevant laws, rules and compliance mechanisms in the conduct of business
– We shall adopt a code of ethics for all our employees
– We shall sensitize our employees of laws, regulations, etc relevant to their work for honesty discharge of their duties
– We shall provide grievance redressal and Whistle Blower mechanism for reporting grievances and fraudulent activities
– We shall protect the rights and interests of stakeholders and the society at large
