ACB organises youth parliament, vigilance awareness sessions in Baramulla and Poonch
Srinagar, Oct 28 (KINS): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, organised Youth Parliament sessions and vigilance awareness programmes at Government Degree Colleges in Baramulla and Poonch on Wednesday as part of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, being observed under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”.
The programmes aimed to sensitise students, government employees and the public about the importance of integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public administration, with a special focus on the functioning of key government departments.
At Government Degree College Baramulla, the ACB organised a day-long Youth Parliament and awareness session focusing on the Departments of Rural Development and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.
The programme was attended by Javaid Hassan Bhat, JKPS, AIG Headquarters, ACB J&K, retired Secretary Rural Development Department Tariq Ahmad Zargar, and Principal Government Degree College Baramulla Prof. (Dr.) Tasleema Banoo, besides District Information Officer Baramulla Iftikhar Ahmad, faculty members and representatives of degree colleges across North Kashmir.
Around 100 officers and officials from the concerned departments, 200 students and faculty members, and 45 ACB officers and officials participated in the event.
The programme began with welcome remarks by Dr. Peerzada Aijaz Ahmad, JKPS, Superintendent of Police, ACB-BKB, who highlighted the objectives of Vigilance Awareness Week and stressed the importance of promoting probity and ethical practices in public life.
The Youth Parliament session was a key highlight, with 39 student participants, including the Speaker, deliberating on two proposed bills concerning transparency and accountability in public service delivery.
The first motion focused on transparency, accountability and the utilisation of public funds in Rural Development works, while the second dealt with transparency and accessibility in the Jammu and Kashmir Public Distribution System.
Following detailed deliberations, both motions and the accompanying resolutions were put to a vote and passed by a majority, reflecting the participants’ commitment to transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance.
An interactive Kahoot questionnaire session was also organised, featuring 32 questions on departmental functioning, anti-corruption measures, ethical values and good governance. Around 196 students and officials participated in the exercise, making the awareness programme more engaging and interactive.
The Youth Parliament and questionnaire sessions were moderated by Inspector Manzoor Ahmad and Er. Rayees Ahmad Mir, Assistant Executive Engineer, ACB-BKB Branch.
Addressing the gathering, retired Secretary Rural Development Department Tariq Ahmad Zargar shared his professional experience and highlighted the need to improve the efficiency of government departments through ethical conduct, accountability and commitment to public service.
In his concluding remarks, AIG Headquarters Javaid Hassan Bhat emphasised that integrity, transparency and ethical decision-making were essential for strengthening public trust and ensuring good governance. He stressed the need for a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption to promote sustainable prosperity and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Participants were presented with mementos and certificates of participation and appreciation in recognition of their involvement in the programme.
The vote of thanks was proposed by DySP Fayaz Ahmad Dar, ACB-BKB, who expressed gratitude to the Director ACB J&K, senior officers, distinguished guests, participating institutions, government officials and students for their contribution to the programme.
Meanwhile, the ACB organised a day-long vigilance awareness session and Youth Parliament at the Multipurpose Hall of Government Degree College Poonch, focusing on the Departments of Health, Tribal Affairs and Agriculture.
The programme was attended by Mamta Sharma, JKPS, SSP, ACB Public Relations Wing, along with other ACB officers. The distinguished guests included retired JKAS officer Shokat Hussain Kazmi, Vice Principal Government Degree College Poonch Dr. Wajahat Hussain Jafri, and faculty members and medical officers, including Dr. Sarfaraz Mir, Dr. Amjad Ali Babar, Dr. Shamin Banday, Prof. Akram Hussain, Dr. Mussarat Jabin and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Poonch Dr. Rubi Bhatti.
Around 450 students and faculty members, along with 15 ACB officers and officials, participated in the programme. Female students were also among the participants.
The session aimed to raise awareness among students about vigilance, ethical responsibility, transparency and accountability in government departments, while encouraging young people to actively contribute to the promotion of integrity and corruption-free public services.
Through these initiatives, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu and Kashmir, reiterated its commitment to expanding awareness and outreach programmes across educational institutions and government departments to foster a culture of honesty, integrity and accountability among students and public servants. (KINS)
