Bhubaneswar :Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. (OHPC), a Gold Rated State PSU, commenced the
observance of Vigilance Awareness Week–2026 on 26 th October 2026 by administering the
Integrity Pledge at 11:00 AM at its Corporate Office and all Units across the State. The
observance is being held from 26 th October to 1 st November 2026 in alignment with the
nationwide initiative of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), with this year’s theme
“Probity for Prosperity.” At the Corporate Office, the Integrity Pledge was administered by Shri
Pranab Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance), in the presence of Shri Sandeep Patnaik, Director
(HR), Shri Amiya Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation), senior officers and employees.
As part of the week-long observance, an Awareness Programme was organised at OHPC Training
Centre, Bhubaneswar on 31 st October 2026. Shri Soumendra Kumar Priyadarshi, IPS, Additional
DG of Police, Govt. of Odisha and CMD, Odisha Police Housing & Welfare Corporation Ltd.,
attended the programme as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by Shri Sandeep Patnaik,
Director (HR), Shri Pranab Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance), Shri Amiya Kumar Mohanty,
Director (Operation) and other senior officials of OHPC. Addressing the gathering, Shri
Soumendra Kumar Priyadarshi emphasised the need to foster a corruption-free environment at
both the individual and organisational levels. Drawing on his extensive experience in public
service, he underscored the far-reaching impact of corruption on society and urged employees to
uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics and accountability in every sphere of their
professional and personal lives. Shri Sandeep Patnaik, Director (HR), reiterated OHPC’s
commitment to transparency and accountability in its administrative processes.
As part of the observance, Essay and Slogan Competitions were organised among the employees
at Corporate Office and Training Centre. In the Slogan Competition, Shri Rabindra Nath Sahu,
SO (STS), secured the first prize, while Dipika Choudhury, Manager (Fin.), and Kamlesh Swain,
DGM (HR), jointly received the second prizes. Shri Sushree Chandan Panda, Manager (El.), and
Soumya Ranjan Das, Jr. Clerk jointly received the third prizes. In the Essay Competition Shri
Rabindra Nath Sahu, SO (STS) won the first prize, while Shri Jyotiprakash Sahoo, Jr. Clerk
secured the second prize. The winners were felicitated with mementoes and gifts in recognition of
their participation.
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week reaffirmed OHPC’s commitment to promoting
transparency, accountability and good governance across its operations, while encouraging
employees to uphold integrity and ethical standards in the discharge of their responsibilities.
VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK–2026 OBSERVED AT OHPC
