Sri Vijaya Puram, October 23: A one-day workshop was organised today at the District Conference Hall, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, Mayabunder, as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. The workshop was jointly organised by the Vigilance Department and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration.
The workshop was attended by, and PowerPoint presentations on various topics relating to vigilance, ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in public service were presented by, Mr. Neeraj Bharati, Secretary (Home/Vigilance); Mr. Sushant Padha, Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman; Mr. S. Krishna Chaitanya, DANICS, Additional District Magistrate, North & Middle Andaman; Mr. Gaurav Saini, Joint Secretary (Vigilance); and Mr. Santosh Prakash, Assistant Commissioner, Diglipur. The presentations highlighted the significance of preventive vigilance, adherence to prescribed rules and procedures, and the role of public servants in ensuring fair, efficient and citizen-centric service delivery.
Various interactive activities, including a group competition among the participating officials, were also conducted to encourage active participation and enhance awareness of vigilance-related issues. Prizes were distributed to the winning groups in recognition of their performance. The workshop emphasised that vigilance is a collective responsibility and called upon all officials to uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity and probity in the discharge of their official duties. The programme reaffirmed the commitment of the district administration towards promoting ethical governance and strengthening public trust in government institutions.
