New Delhi: Oil India Limited (OIL), a leading public-sector energy company, inaugurated Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 at its Corporate Office in New Delhi on October 26. Observed from October 26 to November 1 under the aegis of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), this year’s initiative is centred on the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, highlighting the importance of integrity, transparency and accountability in public-sector governance.
The week-long observance is aimed at strengthening preventive vigilance, promoting ethical decision-making and encouraging a culture of integrity across OIL’s offices and operational areas.
Oil India CMD and CVO Administer Integrity Pledge
The inaugural programme was attended by Dr. Ranjit Rath, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil India Limited, and Shalabh Tyagi, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), who jointly administered the Integrity Pledge in the presence of the company’s functional directors and other officials.
K. Moses Chala, Secretary of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Government of India, attended the programme as the chief guest. He addressed the importance of integrity, transparency and ethical governance in public-sector organisations, emphasising the role of these principles in strengthening institutional accountability and public trust.
The inaugural event was livestreamed across OIL’s operational areas, allowing employees at various locations to participate in the programme and reaffirm their commitment to ethical conduct. During the event, the company also released its annual in-house magazine, ‘InTouch’, highlighting another aspect of OIL’s internal communication and employee engagement initiatives.
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Five Key Focus Areas for Preventive Vigilance
As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, Oil India has identified five key areas to strengthen preventive vigilance and improve administrative efficiency across the organisation.
These focus areas include:
- Disposal of pending complaints: Addressing outstanding complaints in a timely and effective manner.
- Disposal of pending cases: Accelerating the resolution of pending cases to improve administrative efficiency.
- Capacity-building programmes: Enhancing employees’ awareness, knowledge and skills related to vigilance and ethical practices.
- Digital initiatives: Promoting the use of digital tools and processes to support transparency and efficiency.
- Contract management: Strengthening oversight and accountability in contract-related processes.
The focus areas are intended to support proactive vigilance measures, improve organisational processes and reinforce accountability in day-to-day operations.
Awareness Campaigns to Promote Integrity and Transparency
To increase employee and public participation, Oil India is organising a range of awareness activities throughout the week. These initiatives include posters, banners, radio jingles, talks, workshops, seminars, school competitions, street plays and quizzes.
The activities are designed to communicate the importance of ethical conduct, transparency and accountability to employees, students and other stakeholders. By using multiple communication channels, OIL aims to expand awareness of vigilance-related issues and encourage wider participation in promoting integrity.
Oil India Reinforces Commitment to Ethical Governance
of its governance agenda. The initiative combines administrative measures with awareness programmes to encourage responsible conduct and strengthen transparent working practices.
The emphasis on pending complaints and case disposal, capacity building, digital initiatives and contract management reflects the company’s focus on improving internal processes while promoting accountability across its operations.
The observance also reinforces the broader objective of building a work culture in which integrity and ethical conduct are integral to organisational performance and public-sector service.
About Oil India Limited
Oil India Limited (OIL) is a Maharatna public-sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The company is engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas, along with related hydrocarbon transportation and energy-sector activities. Headquartered in Duliajan, Assam, OIL plays an important role in India’s hydrocarbon industry and contributes to the country’s energy security.
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