Gandhinagar: The state govt will observe Vigilance Awareness Week from Oct 31 to Nov 7, with a series of activities planned to promote transparency, integrity and public participation in the fight against corruption.The weeklong campaign, organised by the home department, will be held under the theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’, according to an official statement issued on Friday. The initiative aims to strengthen ethical values and encourage citizens to actively contribute to preventing corruption.As part of the observance, officials and employees across departments, boards, corporations, public sector undertakings and local self-govt institutions will take an integrity pledge on Nov 2 at 11am. Citizens will also be encouraged to take the pledge through the Central Vigilance Commission’s e-pledge facility available on its website.The programme will include discussions, quizzes, and competitions focused on vigilance and anti-corruption awareness. Workshops and programmes on preventive vigilance and institutional policies will also be organised across govt establishments.To boost public participation, govt has planned walkathons, marathons, street plays and awareness gram sabhas, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Rangoli and poster-making competitions, folk performances and puppet shows will also be organised to spread the anti-corruption message among different sections of society.
