Paradeep : As part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) organised a series of public outreach initiatives, including a ‘Stride for Integrity’ Walkathon, a Satarkata Rath and street plays, to promote integrity, transparency, accountability and awareness against corruption.
The ‘Stride for Integrity’ Walkathon was flagged off by Shri R. N. Abanikanta Parida, IRPS, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), PPA, carrying the message of PPA Chairperson Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit. The walkathon proceeded from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose statue in Paradip to the PPA Officers’ Club and Township, witnessing enthusiastic participation from PPA officials and employees, CISF personnel, port users, school students and local residents.
The participants carried the message of ethical conduct, transparency and collective responsibility in the fight against corruption. The Satarkata Rath further aimed to extend vigilance awareness among the public and encourage active participation in building a corruption-free society.
As part of the outreach programme, cultural organisation CANMASS staged street plays titled “Epata Dekh, Sepate Dekh” at two locations, namely the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose statue and Kabarkhana Market in Paradip. Through engaging storytelling and dramatic performances, the artists highlighted the adverse effects of corruption and emphasised the importance of ethical behaviour, accountability and collective efforts to prevent corrupt practices.
These initiatives reaffirmed Paradip Port Authority’s commitment to fostering a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability in public service. Through public participation and awareness campaigns, PPA continues to encourage collective responsibility in the pursuit of a corruption-free society.
