Bihar Vigilance Awareness Week Begins With Integrity Pledge

A special initiative to tackle corruption within government departments has been launched in Bihar. A statewide Vigilance Awareness Week is currently being observed, and it opened with an integrity pledge for government personnel.

The oath-taking event was organised on Monday in the Education Department auditorium located in Vikas Bhawan, Patna. Officials and employees took the pledge, promising not to accept bribes and not to offer them.

Additionally, they resolved to inform the concerned agency about any incident linked to corruption.

A Corruption-Free Administration

Addressing the programme, Director of Administration Vijay Kumar Pandey emphasised that creating a corruption-free system depends on every individual understanding their duty. He said public functionaries must perform their responsibilities with transparency.

Nationwide Awareness Campaign

The campaign, which started on Monday, will continue till November 1. Its primary purpose is to make citizens and officials more aware of corruption and to reinforce their dedication to honesty and integrity.

Zero Tolerance Commitment

The Bihar government is operating under a zero tolerance policy against corruption. The objective is to exercise strong control over corruption, ensure transparency and accountability in official work, and make sure that the general public receives its entitled facilities.