New Delhi: NHPC Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) and one of India’s leading hydropower companies, inaugurated Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 at its Corporate Office in Faridabad. The week is being observed from October 26 to November 1, 2026, under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with activities organised across NHPC’s power stations, projects and offices.
NHPC Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Bhupender Gupta inaugurated the programme in the presence of Director (Projects) Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Technical) Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Personnel) Paresh R. Ranpara and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) Rajesh Kumar Singh.
Messages from the President, Vice President and Prime Minister of India, along with the Central Vigilance Commissioner, were read out during the programme. The event was followed by the administration of the Integrity Pledge, with employees from various NHPC units participating through webcast.
NHPC CMD Bhupender Gupta Emphasises Transparency and Accountability
Addressing employees, CMD Bhupender Gupta highlighted that vigilance extends beyond preventing corruption and plays a crucial role in promoting transparency, efficiency and accountability in everyday operations.
He urged employees to avoid unnecessary delays in file processing and decision-making, stressing the importance of taking timely decisions with integrity and in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Gupta also emphasised that vigilance awareness should not remain confined to the organisation but should extend to contractors, vendors, suppliers, local communities and students. He called for continuous efforts to promote ethical conduct and responsible practices throughout the year.
NHPC Organises Awareness Activities Across Projects and Offices
NHPC Chief Vigilance Officer Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted the various awareness programmes, competitions and outreach initiatives being organised across the organisation during Vigilance Awareness Week 2026.
The activities are designed to encourage participation among employees and external stakeholders while strengthening awareness of integrity and ethical governance.
Key initiatives include:
- School and college programmes: Awareness activities at educational institutions near NHPC’s Corporate Office and project locations.
- Competitions: Activities designed to encourage employees and other participants to engage with the principles of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Gram Sabha outreach: Awareness programmes in communities surrounding NHPC projects to promote transparency and responsible practices.
- Employee and family participation: Encouraging employees and their family members to contribute to the promotion of integrity and ethical values.
- Stakeholder engagement: Extending vigilance awareness to contractors, vendors, suppliers and local communities.
These initiatives aim to strengthen public awareness of ethical behaviour and encourage collective responsibility in preventing corruption and promoting good governance.
‘Probity for Prosperity’ Highlights Ethical Public-Sector Governance
The theme “Probity for Prosperity” underscores the importance of honesty, fairness, transparency and accountability in organisational and public life. For public sector enterprises such as NHPC, ethical decision-making and efficient administrative processes are essential for responsible resource utilisation, timely project execution and maintaining public trust.
By observing Vigilance Awareness Week across its power stations, projects and offices, NHPC aims to reinforce these principles among employees and strengthen its engagement with communities and other stakeholders.
NHPC Reaffirms Commitment to Integrity and Good Governance
Through Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, NHPC is reinforcing its commitment to ethical conduct, transparency and accountability across its operations. The programme combines employee participation with educational and community outreach to promote a wider culture of integrity.
The emphasis on timely decision-making, adherence to established procedures and stakeholder engagement reflects NHPC’s efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency and responsible governance across its projects and offices.
About NHPC Limited
NHPC Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana, the company is primarily engaged in the planning, development and operation of hydropower projects. NHPC also has interests in solar and other renewable energy projects, contributing to India’s electricity generation capacity and clean energy objectives.
