Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, hosted a Chief Vigilance Officers’ (CVOs) Meet in Bhubaneswar on October 22 as part of the ongoing three-month-long Preventive Vigilance Campaign.
The meet was inaugurated by Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of NALCO, in the presence of Jagdish Arora, Director (Production and Technical); Dr. Tapas Kumar Pattanayak, Director (Human Resources); Abhay Kumar Behuria, Director (Finance); and Pranabjyoti Nath, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), NALCO.
The participating dignitaries highlighted the important role of vigilance in promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in public sector organisations. They emphasised that a strong vigilance culture is essential for building public trust and strengthening institutional credibility.
Officials from Ministry of Mines, CVC and Leading CPSEs Participate
The meet brought together officials from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), along with Chief Vigilance Officers from leading CPSEs and other government organisations.
Representatives from GAIL, BHEL, MCL, BEL, HCL and SECL participated in the programme. Senior NALCO executives and vigilance officials from different sectors also attended the meet.
The gathering provided a common platform for vigilance professionals to discuss key issues, exchange experiences and explore ways to strengthen preventive vigilance practices across public sector enterprises and government organisations.
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Technical Sessions Focus on Key Vigilance Issues
The programme featured technical sessions and panel discussions on important aspects of preventive vigilance. The discussions covered the following areas:
- Vigilance Clearance and Identification of Sensitive Posts: Discussions focused on key considerations related to vigilance clearance and the identification of sensitive positions within organisations.
- Complaint Handling Policy: Participants discussed approaches and practices for handling complaints as part of effective vigilance mechanisms.
- Vigilance – Preview and Boundaries: The session examined the scope and boundaries of vigilance functions and related professional responsibilities.
The sessions provided an opportunity for experts and panelists to discuss emerging challenges, share professional insights and exchange best practices adopted by different organisations.
The deliberations also helped participants gain a broader understanding of institutional approaches to vigilance and ethical conduct in public service.
NALCO Meet Reinforces Commitment to Transparency and Ethical Governance
By bringing together vigilance professionals from public sector enterprises and government organisations across different sectors, the CVOs’ Meet facilitated cross-organisational learning, knowledge-sharing and the exchange of institutional expertise.
The discussions reaffirmed the participating organisations’ collective commitment to strengthening existing systems, improving preventive vigilance practices and upholding high standards of transparency, accountability and ethical governance.
The meet formed part of NALCO’s ongoing three-month-long Preventive Vigilance Campaign, which focuses on reinforcing vigilance mechanisms and promoting integrity in organisational functioning.
About National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Established in 1981, it is an integrated producer of bauxite, alumina, aluminium and power. The company operates across the aluminium value chain and plays an important role in India’s metals and mining sector.
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