Jammu, Oct 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government video Cricular regarding Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2026. has asked department to clear its backlog of corruption complaints and cases, with time-bound disposal as the centrepiece of an intensified vigilance push across the Union Territory,
The Part of Circular copy reads "
The Central Vigilance Commission, observes the Vigilance Awareness Week every year in the week in which the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel falls, with a view to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in public life.
The Commission vide Office Memorandum No. 026/VGL/030/1106 dated 23.09.2026, has decided to observe Vigilance Awareness Week, 2026, from 26th October, 2026 to 1st November, 2026 with the following theme:- "सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि "Probity for Prosperity" In this regard, the Central Vigilance Commission has issued detailed instructions vide Circular No. 05/09/26 dated 18.09.2026 for the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2026.
The observance shall commence with the administration of the Integrity Pledge by public servants on 26th October, 2026 at 1100 hours in all Government Departments, Central Public Sector Enterprises, Public Sector Banks and other concerned organizations, in the prescribed format. All concerned shall also encourage employees and their family members to take the epledge through the CVC's website, www.cvc.gov.in.
The Commission has emphasized the need for meaningful observance of the Week through activities aimed at promoting awareness regarding transparency, integrity, probity and the prevention of corruption.
Accordingly, all Departments, Heads of Departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous Bodies and other concerned organizations shall undertake suitable activities, including workshops and sensitization programmes for employees and stakeholders, debates, quizzes and other competitions, and awareness and outreach programmes for the public, as appropriate to their respective functions. The activities may also include dissemination of the Integrity Pledge among vendors, suppliers, contractors, stakeholders, students and citizens; walkathons, marathons, street plays and other public outreach initiatives; use of social media, bulk SMS, e-mails and other digital platforms; grievance redressal camps and vendor meets, wherever applicable; and awareness programmes through Vigilance Study Circles.
Organizations shall also endeavor to organize Awareness Gram Sabhas to sensitize the public about measures for combating corruption and the mechanisms available for lodging complaints and seeking redressal.
Public Sector Banks shall organize Awareness Gram Sabha campaigns at the branch level in at least two Gram Panchayats, in accordance with the CVC's instructions.
Separately, the Central Vigilance Commission has, vide Circular No. 04/08/26 dated 03.08.2026, prescribed a three-month preventive vigilance campaign from 17th August, 2026 to 16th November, 2026, focusing on the following five areas: Disposal of pending complaints; Disposal of pending cases; Capacity building programs; Digital initiatives and Contract Management.
The aforesaid directions regarding the three-month campaign were already conveyed to all Departments of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide Circular No. 18-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated 13.08.2026.
All concerned shall continue to implement these preventive vigilance measures in a time-bound and effective manner and utilize the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2026, to reinforce the principles of participative vigilance, public accountability and active public participation in the fight against corruption.
All Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors of PSUs and Heads of Autonomous Bodies shall ensure that the instructions contained in both the aforesaid CVC circulars are implemented in letter and spirit.
They shall ensure the administration of the Integrity Pledge at the prescribed date and time, organize appropriate awareness and outreach activities during the Week, and encourage the active participation of employees, their families, stakeholders and the public.
The concerned organizations shall also ensure that selected photographs and media clips of the activities undertaken during Vigilance Awareness Week, 2026, are forwarded to GAD at mail id gad-jk@nic.in,
The prescribed report on the observance of the Week, in the format at Annexure-D to the CVC's instructions, shall be furnished to GAD by 30th November, 2026, in accordance with the prescribed procedure and timelines.
The above instructions are issued for strict compliance by all concerned. "
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