Baripada : District-level public meeting and discussion session was organised in the conference hall of the District Collector’s Office in Baripada as part of Vigilance Awareness Week. The programme aimed to promote a corruption-free society, spread the values of integrity and transparency, and raise public awareness against corruption.
The meeting was chaired by Additional District Magistrate Dukhabandhu Nayak. Superintendent of Police of the Balasore Vigilance Division Arun Kumar Nayak, Additional Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar Gochhayat, Regional Transport Officer Prashant Kumar Parida, and Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) S. K. Meherban Ali were among the dignitaries present on the dais.
During the discussion session, Arun Kumar Nayak, Superintendent of Police of the Balasore Vigilance Division, highlighted the objectives and significance of observing Vigilance Awareness Week. He elaborated on the wide range of responsibilities of the Vigilance Department, the investigation of corruption-related complaints, and the legal action taken against those accused of corruption.
In his address, Additional District Magistrate Dukhabandhu Nayak emphasised that the younger generation has a crucial role to play in preventing corruption. He stated that young people must become aware and responsible from an early age.
Highlighting the importance of discipline and adherence to rules in everyday life, he said that the satisfaction and peace of mind gained from working with integrity cannot be achieved through any other means. He expressed hope that strengthening the values of honesty and integrity among young people would contribute significantly to building a developed nation.
On the occasion, prizes and certificates of merit were presented by the dignitaries to students who excelled in speech competitions organised at the high school level as part of Vigilance Awareness Week.
Inspector Bikash Kumar Swain of the Baripada Vigilance Unit delivered the welcome address and coordinated the programme. District Information and Public Relations Officer Shishir Kumar Munduya proposed the vote of thanks.
Officials from various departments, teachers, members of self-help groups, volunteers and members of the public attended the meeting.
Staff members of the District Information and Public Relations Office and the District Vigilance Unit extended their cooperation in the successful organisation of the programme.
