Vigilance Awareness Workshop Organized at ICAR-RCER, Patna to Sensitize Stakeholders on Vigilance Procedures and Ethical Practices

As part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 (26 October to 1 November), being observed under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, a Vigilance Awareness Workshop was organized at ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER), Patna, to sensitize various stakeholders about vigilance-related rules, procedures and best practices in official functioning.

The workshop focused on creating awareness about the key precautions and procedural requirements to be followed in administrative, financial, procurement and other official matters. Participants were sensitized to the importance of transparency, accountability and integrity, with particular emphasis on compliance with prescribed rules and guidelines, proper documentation and record management, avoidance of conflicts of interest, fairness in decision-making and prevention of procedural lapses and corrupt practices.

The sessions also highlighted the importance of timely disposal of official matters, prudent utilization of public funds and resources, due diligence at every stage of official work and ethical conduct in the discharge of official responsibilities. Dr. Shanker Dayal, Vigilance Officer, ICAR-RCER, conveyed his message on the occasion, emphasizing the importance of vigilance awareness, procedural compliance and individual responsibility in preventing irregularities and promoting transparency and integrity in institutional functioning. 

Stakeholders were encouraged to remain vigilant and extend cooperation to vigilance mechanisms to strengthen institutional accountability and promote a corruption-free work environment.

Sh. Pushpanayak, Chief Administrative Officer(Senior Grade); Sh. Rajat Kumar Das, Finance & Accounts Officer (F&AO); Sh. Ravi Shankar, Assistant Administrative Officer (Purchase & Stores); Sh. Rashmi Kant, Assistant; Sh. Murari Maharaj, Technical Officer; Sh. Umesh Kumar Mishra, Member Secretary, Media along with other institute staff and stakeholders, actively participated in the workshop.

The workshop reinforced the message that vigilance is a shared responsibility and that transparency, adherence to established procedures and ethical conduct in day-to-day official activities are fundamental to strengthening good governance and fostering an accountable and integrity-driven institutional environment.