Srinagar, Oct 29 (KINS): As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (J&K ACB) organized an awareness program in collaboration with the School Education Department, targeting officers and officials in J&K’s education sector. The event aimed to foster a “Culture of Integrity for the Nation’s Prosperity,” aligning with the theme of the week-long campaign to enhance transparency, strengthen ethical governance, and tackle corruption across the Union Territory.
In a press release issued to news agency KINS, ACB said that the primary event was held at the Auditorium Hall of IMPA Srinagar, with Chief Education Officers, Zonal Education Officers, Principals, and Headmasters from various districts joining through a virtual platform. A similar program took place at the PWD Guest House in Jammu for officers based in that region.
A central feature of the program was the screening of a documentary highlighting J&K ACB’s anti-corruption initiatives and strategies to promote integrity and accountability. Attendees also took an anti-corruption pledge, administered by SSP Amit Verma in Jammu and SSP Ayaz Ahmad Sheikh in Srinagar.
The program was structured to raise awareness among education department stakeholders, particularly those managing funds, scholarships, uniforms, books, and procurement processes. ACB teams, including accounts and engineering officers, discussed how citizens and schools can contribute to combating corruption.
Director of School Education, Kashmir, Sh. Tassadaq Hussain, serving as Chief Guest in Srinagar, praised ACB’s efforts in educating the public and education officials on handling procurement, works, and service-related concerns. Jt. Director School Education, Jammu, Ms. Subah Mehta, JKAS, attended as the Chief Guest in Jammu.
Prof. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, an accomplished academic and former Dean at the University of Kashmir, served as the Guest of Honour in Srinagar. Prof. Bhat emphasized the importance of promoting integrity and accountability as cornerstones of public service.
Throughout the event, participants were engaged through questionnaires on a mobile app, providing feedback on the program. Education officials underscored the need for a transparent, accountable culture to eliminate corruption and encouraged attendees to oppose corrupt practices with a bold voice.(KINS)
On second day of vigilance awareness week, J&K ACB hosts Awareness program for education Dept
