Hyderabad: NMDC Limited has commenced a three-month campaign ahead of Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2026, in line with the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The campaign aims to strengthen awareness and promote the values of integrity, transparency, probity and good governance across the organisation.
As part of the campaign, NMDC’s Vigilance Department recently organised a two-day Capacity Building Programme at the company’s Head Office in Hyderabad. The programme focused on key areas identified by the CVC and aimed to enhance employees’ awareness, knowledge and capacity in vigilance-related matters.
NMDC Focuses on Integrity and Good Governance
The programme was attended by Anurag Kapil, Director (Finance), NMDC and CVO, NMDC. Addressing the participants, he highlighted the close relationship between the Vigilance and Finance functions.
He stressed the importance of recording clear, specific and well-reasoned rationale and justification on official files to ensure transparency, accountability and sound decision-making within the organisation.
During the concluding session, C. Neelakanta Reddy, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), NMDC, highlighted the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 — “Probity for Prosperity.”
He emphasised the need to strengthen the core values of:
- Transparency
- Ethics
- Accountability
- Probity
- Good governance
He also urged employees to actively contribute towards strengthening NMDC’s preparedness and ensuring effective participation in VAW 2026 in line with CVC guidelines.
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Two-Day Programme Covers Key Vigilance Areas
The capacity-building programme featured eminent speakers and domain experts who shared practical knowledge and insights on several important areas.
The sessions covered:
- IT and Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene
- Public Procurement of Goods and Services under GFR-2017
- GeM – New Features and Functionalities
- Procurement Framework, Best Practices and Recent Developments
- Conduct Rules and Conflict of Interest
The sessions were designed to help employees strengthen compliance, ethical decision-making and vigilance practices while carrying out their official responsibilities.
Day One Focuses on Cyber Security and Public Procurement
The first day featured sessions by K. Indraveni, Scientist-F and Associate Director, C-DAC, on Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene.
The programme also included a session by D. Brahma Reddy, Associate Professor, University of Delhi and former Faculty, ISTM, New Delhi, on Public Procurement of Goods and Services under GFR-2017.
The sessions provided employees with practical perspectives on cyber security practices and procurement procedures, with a focus on transparency and compliance.
Day Two Covers GeM and Conflict of Interest
The second day included a session by Kartikeya Dutta, IRSS, Dy. CMM (General), who discussed the Procurement Framework, Best Practices and Recent Developments in GeM.
Another session was conducted by Dr. Upender Vennam, Postmaster General, Kurnool Region and former CVO of BDL, MIDHANI and HSL, on Model CDA Rules and Conflict of Interest.
The discussions helped participants gain a better understanding of procurement practices, conduct rules and potential conflict-of-interest situations in official decision-making.
NMDC to Continue Vigilance Awareness Campaign
The two-day capacity-building programme is part of NMDC’s broader three-month campaign preceding Vigilance Awareness Week 2026.
The campaign will continue with various awareness and capacity-building initiatives throughout the campaign period. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening vigilance practices and promoting transparency, compliance, ethical conduct and good governance across the organisation.
Through the campaign, NMDC is seeking to reinforce a culture where integrity and accountability remain integral to its organisational processes and decision-making.
About NMDC Limited
NMDC Limited is a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, and one of the country’s leading iron ore producers. The company is engaged in mineral exploration and mining and plays an important role in supporting India’s steel and industrial development.
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