Indian Overseas Bank Strengthens Vigilance Awareness Campaign with Walkathon and Public Outreach Activities
Chennai, 14th November 2026: As part of Vigilance Awareness Campaign, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) organized a Walkathon today at Besant Nagar Beach to promote integrity and transparency in public life. This initiative aligns with the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) nationwide observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, which will culminate in the themed week “Probity for Prosperity” from October 26, 2026, to November 1, 2026.
The Walkathon was attended by IOB’s senior leadership, including Shri Joydeep Dutta Roy, Executive Director, Shri. Dhanaraj T, Executive Director, and Shri. P. Krishnan, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), along with General Managers, executives, and staff from both the Chennai Regional Offices and Central Office. The event aimed to raise public awareness about vigilance is a shared responsibility and promote a corruption-free society.
Addressing the participants, Shri Joydeep Dutta Roy said vigilance is not the responsibility of a few individuals or organisations alone, but of every individual and every organisation. Shri Dhanaraj T highlighted the bank’s commitment to a culture of integrity, saying, “Indian Overseas Bank endeavors to promote integrity and eradicate corruption with the active support and participation of all citizens.” Shri P. Krishnan said Vigilance Awareness Week is an important platform for the CVC’s efforts to instil ethics, transparency and integrity in public governance and administration.
As part of the week-long Vigilance Awareness Campaign, IOB conducted various activities, including an Integrity Pledge led by the MD & CEO, Executive Directors, and the CVO. To engage and educate staff, the bank also organised a Rangoli competition, a quiz, an essay contest and special lectures on vigilance.
In the lead-up to Vigilance Awareness Week, IOB has already initiated several outreach and training programs. This includes training of officers, displaying banners and standees, conducting quiz, essay, poster making, slogan writing competitions and deploying a sky balloon to spread awareness. Furthermore, Grama Sabha meetings in rural and semi-urban areas, customer meets, and seminars to engage with the public and reinforce the importance of ethical practices.
Indian Overseas Bank remains committed to the CVC’s mission of building a vigilant and transparent nation. The bank reiterates that building a corruption-free society is not the duty of a few, but a mission that needs the active participation of every individual and every organisation.