New Delhi: NMDC Limited, a state-owned iron ore producer, commenced Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 on October 26 at its head office in Hyderabad. Observed under the theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’ (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि), the campaign aims to strengthen integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical practices across the organisation.
Vinay Kumar, Director (Technical) at NMDC, administered the integrity pledge to the company’s officials and employees. The pledge reaffirmed NMDC’s commitment to upholding ethical values and promoting transparency and accountability in its operations. The observance brings together employees and other stakeholders to raise awareness about the importance of vigilance and ethical conduct in public administration and organisational functioning.
NMDC Officials Highlight Integrity and Accountability
As part of the inauguration, senior officials read out messages from the President, Vice-President and Prime Minister of India. The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) read out the message from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
Similar integrity pledge-taking ceremonies were organised by the respective heads of projects across NMDC’s project units, extending the observance throughout the organisation.
The activities highlighted the importance of ethical practices, accountability and transparency in public sector operations, reinforcing the role of vigilance in maintaining public trust.
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Essay, Quiz and Elocution Competitions to Promote Vigilance Awareness
During the week-long observance, NMDC is organising a series of activities to encourage participation and spread awareness about integrity and ethical governance.
The activities include:
- Essay-writing competitions: To encourage participants to express their views on integrity, vigilance and ethical conduct.
- Quiz competitions: To raise awareness and test knowledge related to vigilance and good governance.
- Elocution competitions: To provide a platform for participants to discuss the importance of probity and accountability.
- Run for Integrity: An initiative planned to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and highlight the values of unity, integrity and public service.
The competitions are being organised for employees and other stakeholders as part of NMDC’s efforts to make vigilance awareness a collective responsibility.
Valedictory Function to Recognise Competition Winners
The week-long observance will conclude with a valedictory function, during which winners of the competitions organised as part of the vigilance awareness campaign will be felicitated.
The concluding event will recognise participants’ contributions while reinforcing the importance of ethical behaviour, transparency and accountability in professional and public life.
NMDC Focuses on Preventive Vigilance and Ethical Governance
Through Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, NMDC aims to strengthen preventive vigilance, promote ethical governance and foster a culture of probity throughout the organisation.
The theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’ highlights the connection between integrity and sustainable, inclusive development. The campaign reinforces the principle that ethical conduct, accountability and transparency are essential to building public trust and ensuring responsible organisational growth.
About NMDC Limited
NMDC Limited is a Government of India-owned public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel and one of the country’s leading iron ore producers. The company plays an important role in supplying iron ore to India’s steel industry and supporting the country’s mining and industrial development. Through its operational and governance initiatives, NMDC focuses on responsible mining, operational efficiency and sustainable growth.
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