New Delhi: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) inaugurated Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 on October 26, reaffirming its commitment to integrity, transparency, fairness and accountability in public sector governance. The programme brought together senior management and employees to highlight the importance of ethical conduct and responsible decision-making in organisational operations.
The inaugural event emphasised the role of vigilance in strengthening institutional trust, promoting probity and ensuring the efficient utilisation of public funds and resources in the national interest.
MRPL MD Highlights Collective Responsibility in Vigilance
MRPL Managing Director Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath emphasised that vigilance is a collective responsibility that must be reflected in everyday decisions and organisational practices. He stressed the importance of fairness, objectivity and justice in maintaining high standards of integrity.
Referring to the cooperative movement led by Verghese Kurien and Tribhuvandas Patel through AMUL, Kamath highlighted how fair systems and responsible practices contribute to stronger institutions.
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Director (Refinery) Stresses Integrity in Everyday Decisions
Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai, Director (Refinery), underlined that integrity must guide everyday decisions rather than remain limited to formal observances.
Drawing lessons from Aesop’s fables, the life of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and the principle of Satyameva Jayate, he observed that honesty may not always deliver immediate rewards, but it provides lasting peace of mind and strengthens ethical values. His address highlighted the importance of embedding honesty and accountability into routine professional responsibilities.
Director (Finance) Emphasises Efficient Use of Public Resources
Devendra Kumar, Director (Finance), highlighted the need to combine integrity with efficiency in financial management and governance. He noted that governance reforms and improved systems have broadened the focus from merely preventing financial losses to optimising resources and maximising public value.
His address emphasised that responsible financial management and efficient resource utilisation are essential for ensuring that public sector organisations deliver greater value to the nation.
Chief Vigilance Officer Highlights Role of Probity in Nation-Building
Mohammed Ali Shihab. A, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), described probity as a fundamental pillar of nation-building and institutional trust.
He highlighted that losses caused by inefficiency or corruption reduce the resources available for public welfare and development. Every instance of waste or misuse of public funds, he noted, represents a lost opportunity to support essential infrastructure and services such as schools, roads and hospitals.
His address reinforced the importance of ethical conduct, vigilance and accountability in protecting public resources.
Messages from National Leaders Read Out During the Programme
As part of the inaugural ceremony, messages from the President of India, the Prime Minister of India and the Central Vigilance Commission were read out by senior MRPL executives.
- N. Anandha Kumar, Executive Director (Refinery), read out the message from the President of India.
- P. Sujith, Executive Director (Projects), read out the message from the Prime Minister of India.
- Dr Deepak Prabhakar P, Executive Director (Marketing), read out the message from the Central Vigilance Commission.
The messages reinforced the importance of integrity, transparency and ethical governance across public institutions.
MRPL Employees Take Vigilance Pledge in Three Languages
The Vigilance Pledge was administered to employees in Kannada, Hindi and English, reaffirming their commitment to ethical conduct, transparency and accountability.
The pledge was administered by:
- Sathyanarayana H C, Group General Manager (Maintenance), in Kannada.
- Suresh K. Rao, Group General Manager (Operations), in Hindi.
- Rajiv H S, Group General Manager (Health, Safety and Environment), in English.
The multilingual pledge encouraged collective participation and reinforced the responsibility of employees to uphold ethical standards in their professional duties.
Senior Officials Participate in the Inaugural Programme
Manoj Kumar, Chief General Manager (Human Resources), welcomed the gathering at the inaugural programme.
The event was compered by Jayesh, Manager (Vigilance), while Keshava Kumara, General Manager (Vigilance), proposed the vote of thanks. The participation of senior officials and employees highlighted MRPL’s collective commitment to strengthening vigilance practices and promoting a culture of integrity throughout the organisation.
MRPL Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical Governance
The inauguration of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 underscored MRPL’s focus on fairness, accountability and responsible resource management. The emphasis on ethical decision-making highlighted the role of leadership and employees in building institutional trust and strengthening good governance.
Through such initiatives, MRPL aims to reinforce vigilance awareness and encourage employees to integrate transparency, integrity and efficiency into their daily responsibilities.
About Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is a subsidiary of ONGC and operates in the petroleum refining and petrochemicals sector. Based in Mangaluru, Karnataka, the company contributes to India’s energy supply through its refining operations and continues to focus on technological innovation, operational efficiency and indigenous technology development.
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