Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda administered the Integrity Pledge to officers and staff of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, marking the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025. This observance highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to foster integrity, transparency, and accountability across public services while emphasizing ethical governance and preventive vigilance.
Vigilance Awareness Week 2025: Theme and Observance
Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 is being observed nationwide from 27th October to 2nd November 2025 with the theme “सतर्कता: हमारी साझा जिम्मेदारी” (“Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility”). The initiative aims to inspire integrity and collective accountability against corruption within public life. The week’s activities align with the Central Vigilance Commission’s directive focusing on integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all government departments.
Emphasis on Institutional Vigilance and Ethical Governance
During the pledge ceremony, Shri Nadda underscored the importance of making vigilance an institutional habit. He advocated for clear guidelines and regular training to empower staff with knowledge, preventing unintentional errors and fostering a pro-vigilance culture. The Minister also spotlighted recent directives for a three-month Preventive Vigilance campaign, prioritizing disposal of complaints, case management, asset oversight, capacity building, and digital governance enhancements.
Commitment to Transparency and Accountability
Senior officers and staff reaffirmed their pledge to ethical service during the event, reiterating the importance of integrity in public welfare. Through this initiative, the Ministry seeks to intensify outreach and awareness, ensuring that vigilance, probity, and accountability remain at the forefront of India’s public governance model.
Conclusion
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, under the theme of shared responsibility, marks a renewed commitment by India’s Health Ministry to uphold ethical standards, enhance institutional vigilance, and nurture a transparent administrative culture focused on public trust and good governance.
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Source: PIB
