Vigilance Awareness Week Begins at ICAR-RCER, Patna

*Officers and Employees Take Integrity Pledge*

The Vigilance Awareness Week commenced at ICAR-RCER, Patna on October 26, 2026 with Dr. Aashutosh Upadhyaya, Acting Director, administering the Integrity Pledge to officers and employees and emphasizing honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in official duties. The theme of this year’s Vigilance Awareness Week is “Probity for Prosperity” The initiative aims to raise awareness about corruption and promote an ethical and transparent work culture at both individual and institutional levels.

Dr. Shanker Dayal, Vigilance Officer of the Institute staed that various awareness activities would be organized during the week-long observance, which will continue until November 01, 2026. These activities will focus on vigilance, ethical conduct, impartiality, and corruption-free work practices, thereby strengthening accountability and integrity in the workplace.