Bilaspur: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organised the ‘Sankalp Siddhi Samaroh’ at its headquarters in Bilaspur as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed from October 26 to November 1 under the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Government of India.
The theme for this year’s Vigilance Awareness Week is ‘Probity for Prosperity’ (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि). The programme focused on promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in organisational functioning. The event also recognised winners of various competitions organised during the week and honoured retired SECL employees for their contributions.
Dr. Nikhil Kumar Kanodia, IPS, Inspector General of Police and former Chief Vigilance Officer of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), attended the programme as the Chief Speaker. SECL Director (Human Resources) Biranchi Das, Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain, Director (Technical Operations) Ramesh Chandra Mahapatra and Director (Technical Planning/Project) Nripendra Nath were also present, along with senior officials and employees.
SECL Officials Visit Integrated Command and Control Centre
The programme began with the guests visiting SECL’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), where they were briefed on its functioning and digital monitoring systems.
The guests subsequently visited the Vigilance Awareness Week Gallery, which showcased various initiatives, awareness campaigns and activities undertaken by the Vigilance Department.
As part of the ‘Ek Ped Satarkata Ke Naam’ (A Tree in the Name of Vigilance) campaign, the dignitaries also participated in a tree plantation drive.
The formal inauguration of the ceremony took place at the auditorium with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Dr. Nikhil Kumar Kanodia Emphasises Integrity and Transparency
Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain delivered the welcome address and briefed the gathering about the activities organised during Vigilance Awareness Week and the initiatives undertaken by the Vigilance Department.
The guests were felicitated with saplings, shawls, coconuts and mementoes.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Speaker Dr. Nikhil Kumar Kanodia highlighted the importance of integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in ensuring good governance within institutions.
Sharing insights from his extensive administrative experience, he urged officers and employees to maintain honesty and impartiality in their professional responsibilities and adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption.
He also interacted with school and college students and responded to their questions. Emphasising the importance of ethical values among young people, he said that children are the future of the country and that values such as honesty, morality and integrity should be inculcated in them from an early age.
Director HR Administers Integrity Pledge to Employees
SECL Director (Human Resources) Biranchi Das, in his address, emphasised the importance of following integrity and ethical values at the workplace.
He also administered the integrity pledge to the officers and employees present at the programme, encouraging them to uphold ethical standards and transparency in their professional conduct.
SECL Honours Winners of Vigilance Awareness Week Competitions
Various competitions were organised for school students, college students and SECL employees during Vigilance Awareness Week to promote awareness about integrity and ethical practices.
The competitions included:
- School Students: Debate, painting and essay-writing competitions.
- College Students: Debate and essay-writing competitions.
- SECL Employees: Debate, essay writing, slogan writing, poetry, quiz and poster-making competitions.
Winners of the different competitions were presented with awards during the ceremony in recognition of their participation and achievements.
SECL Releases Vigilance Magazine ‘Spandan’ and Handbook
Another highlight of the programme was the release of the SECL Vigilance Department’s annual magazine, ‘Spandan’, and the ‘Handbook on Systemic Improvement Measures’.
The publications bring together information on organisational activities and various measures aimed at improving systems and strengthening institutional processes.
The ceremony also featured musical performances and an Odissi dance presentation, adding a cultural element to the event.
Senior Manager (Human Resources) Pankaj Pani Pandey conducted the programme, while General Manager (Vigilance) Sanjay Prasad Dubey delivered the vote of thanks.
SECL Honours Retired Officers and Employees
During the ceremony, SECL also honoured employees who had retired from the organisation in recognition of their contributions and dedicated service.
The employees named in the programme details included:
- Devendra Prasad – General Manager, Excavation.
- Praveena Gandhi – Manager, Human Resources, Employee Establishment Department.
- Aseem Julius – Substation Attendant, Basant Vihar.
- Suparna Dasgupta – Senior Data Entry Operator (DEO), Basant Vihar Health Centre.
- Praveen Kumar Dixit – Senior Technical Inspector, Quality Control Department.
The felicitation recognised their professional contributions and services to the organisation.
The ‘Sankalp Siddhi Samaroh’ highlighted SECL’s commitment to promoting integrity, transparency and accountability while encouraging ethical practices among employees and the younger generation. The programme also recognised employee achievements, celebrated institutional contributions and reinforced the importance of continuous improvement in organisational functioning.
About South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, operating under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, SECL is one of India’s major coal-producing companies, with mining operations primarily spread across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. It plays an important role in meeting the country’s coal requirements and supporting energy security.
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