ICAR-MGIFRI, Motihari Observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 with Pledge Ceremony and Panel Discussion

26 October 2026, Motihari, Bihar

ICAR–Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari, Bihar, inaugurated Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 today with a Vigilance Pledge Ceremony and a panel discussion to promote integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service. The week-long observance, scheduled from 26 October to 1 November 2026, aims to strengthen awareness of preventive vigilance and encourage corruption-free institutional practices.

The programme was held in the presence of Dr Raghavendra Singh, Director, ICAR-MGIFRI, along with senior officials and institute personnel. Administering the Vigilance Pledge, the participants reaffirmed their commitment to honesty, individual responsibility, adherence to established procedures and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Raghavendra Singh emphasised that honesty, impartiality, responsibility and accountability are fundamental to effective institutional governance and public service delivery. He underscored the importance of transparency in administrative and financial procedures, fairness in decision-making and adherence to the highest standards of professional ethics. He urged employees to incorporate vigilance principles into their daily responsibilities and contribute towards building a transparent, accountable and corruption-free work environment. He further stressed that vigilance awareness should extend beyond the week-long observance and become an integral part of the institute’s organisational culture. He highlighted that ethical conduct; responsible utilisation of public resources and transparent institutional functioning are essential for strengthening public trust and achieving organisational excellence.

As part of the observance, awareness banners and informational materials were displayed at the institute’s headquarters to sensitise employees, visitors and stakeholders about ethical practices and corruption prevention.

A panel discussion on the theme “From Potential to Prosperity” highlighted the importance of ethical leadership, transparent decision-making, accountability and efficient utilisation of public resources in institutional development and societal progress. The discussion encouraged participants to recognise their collective responsibility in promoting trust, fairness and good governance.

A total of 52 participants, including officers, scientists, technical and administrative personnel, and farmers, attended the programme, reaffirming ICAR-MGIFRI’s commitment to ethical governance, institutional accountability and corruption-free functioning.

(Source: ICAR–Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari, Bihar)