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Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 at ICAR-CIFRI: Extempore Competition on “Probity for Prosperity”

29 ^th October, 2026
Barrackpore
As part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, an extempore competition was organised on 29 October 2026 for contractual staff of the Institute to sensitise participants about the adverse impact of corruption on society and to promote awareness regarding vigilance, ethical conduct and reporting of corrupt practices. The Director of ICAR-CIFRI, Dr. Pradip Dey, encouraged the members of the ICAR-CIFRI fraternity to actively participate in the event and contribute towards promoting a culture of integrity and transparency in the Institute.

The participants enthusiastically took part in the competition, expressing their views on topics covering different dimensions of vigilance, probity and corruption, and their implications at individual, institutional and national levels. The competition provided a platform for participants to demonstrate their critical thinking and ability to articulate their perspectives on issues related to ethical conduct and institutional accountability. Through their crisp and engaging presentations, the participants highlighted the consequences of corruption, the importance of preventive vigilance, and the collective responsibility of individuals and organisations in ensuring transparency, accountability and integrity in public institutions.

The topics also addressed research ethics, scientific integrity, responsible use of public funds, leadership, whistleblower protection and the role of digital governance in promoting probity. The competition was adjudicated by Dr. R. K. Manna, Head, RWF Division, and Dr. Arun Pandit, In-charge, Economics and Policy Unit. Both judges appreciated the enthusiasm and active participation of the contestants and encouraged them to uphold ethical values and integrity in their professional and personal conduct.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Gunjan Karnatak, Mr. Satish Koushlesh and Mr. Rajiv Kumar. The event reinforced the message that vigilance is not merely an institutional responsibility but a collective commitment, and that probity, transparency and accountability are essential for building trustworthy institutions and achieving sustainable prosperity.