Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility’ Echoes across J&K as ACB Strengthens Integrity Drive through Joint Programs with Transport, Traffic & Forest Departments

Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility’ Echoes across J&K as ACB Strengthens Integrity Drive through Joint Programs with Transport, Traffic & Forest Departments

The Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu & Kashmir, while continuing the National Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, themed “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility,” and with solemn initiative for departmental and public outreach, on 30-10-2025, conducted a series of comprehensive vigilance awareness programs, which were organized across the Union Territory, with the objective of nurturing integrity, transparency, and the principles of good governance. These initiatives involved specific proactive collaboration with the Department of Transport & Traffic to enhance public awareness regarding ethical conduct and accountability within administrative processes of these
departments. Furthermore, the Department of Forest, Universities and Renowned educational institutions also participated at selected locations, contributing to a wider dissemination of vigilance-related values and student/civic responsibility.
Programs were effectively held at several locations with venues at RTO Office Jammu, RTO Office Kathua, DC Office Ramban, PWD Dak Banglow Katra, Forest Department Poonch, in Jammu Division and IMPA Srinagar, DC Office Budgam, DC Office Ganderbal, Circuit House Pulwama, Mini Secretariat Kulgam and Conference Hall Dak Bungalow Anantnag, Dak Banglow Baramulla, Town Hall Kupwara in Kashmir Division. Additionally, a program was organized by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), of ACB, at IUST, Awantipora, which had large participation of University students, faculty members and other administrative/non-teaching staff. The program at IMPA was also joined by students from SP College, Srinagar, along with faculty members.
A documentary showcasing ACB’s ongoing anti-corruption initiatives was also screened at various venues. The documentary included insightful messages from the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi; Honorable Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha; and Shri Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS, Director ACB, J&K. A much-valued audio message of former Honorable President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was also played to the audience. All their messages reaffirmed the national commitment for promoting integrity and accountability within governmental institutions and underscored the importance of shared responsibility in eradicating corruption.
Each district event featured stipulated awareness sessions organized in distinct collaboration with the Departments of Transport and Traffic. The programs witnessed active participation from Government officials, departmental functionaries, and members of the public. Senior ACB officers, alongside the respective Senior District officers, including RTOs/ARTO’s, SPs/DySPs-Traffic, delivered their talk/presentations highlighting the collective duty of officials and citizens in promoting the principal objectives of effective ethical governance and transparent
public service delivery. The main events in Jammu and Srinagar were held at RTO Office Jammu and IMPA Srinagar, respectively.
In order to intently encourage real-time interaction and feedback, audience members were engaged through mobile app-based questionnaires designed to weigh their perceptions on challenges and improvements in public service delivery systems. Participants, as part of multi-tier awareness strive, also received materials such as posters, pamphlets, and digital resource links emphasizing anti-corruption reporting mechanisms. This included dissemination of information related to Satark Nagrik App and ACB’s official helpline and WhatsApp Numbers.
Each program ended with an Integrity Pledge Ceremony led by senior ACB officers, reaffirming the dedication of participants and departments to maintain moral and ethical standards in public service. The Anti-Corruption Bureau expressed its sincere thanks to all Government Departments, Institutions/Universities, Department of Transport & Traffic and especially to the media and general public for their great participation. The Bureau urged continued community engagement and collective action to strengthen a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability in public service.

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