Vigilance Awareness Week-2025, Inaugurated at NLC India Limited

New Delhi: NLC India Limited is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2025 in line with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission under the theme “Vigilance: Our shared responsibility” from 27.10.25 to 02.11.25. The inaugural function of the Vigilance Awareness Week for this year was held at Lignite Hall, Neyveli, today, on 27.10.2025.  

The inaugural function was presided over by Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) & (P&P) (Addl.Charge) of NLCIL, in the presence of Thiru Samir Swarup, Director (HR); Shri M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya, Director (Finance) and Thiru Appakannu Govindarajan, IPoS, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). Senior officials of NLCIL, representatives of recognised Trade Unions, SC/ST Welfare Federation, ST Welfare Federation, Graduates Engineers Association, Engineers Association, National Graduates Engineers Association, OBC Association, Women in Public Sector (WIPS), Headmasters/Headmistresses, Principals, Teachers of Neyveli schools, students and NLCIL employees participated in the function.

Prior to the function, a Selfie Stand depicting the legend of a cow ringing a bell to seek justice associated with the king Manu Needhi Cholan, which is a powerful symbol of profound justice, fairness, and equality under the law, was inaugurated, adding a dynamic element to the awareness program. As part of the Awareness campaign, Inter-School Vigilance Poster by Rangoli completion was also held. The Vigilance Rangoli designed by 14 teams of general public –residents of Neyveli were also displayed at the venue.

The function was preceded by the administering of Integrity Pledge in Tamil, Hindi and English. Tmt. T.G. Citrakala, GM/Vigilance welcomed the gathering followed by the lighting of the traditional Kuthuvilakku lamp by Functional Directors and CVO.

Delivering the presidential address, Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) and (P&P) (Addl.Charge) called for transparency and ethical practices in all our activities. He traced the evolution of the basic tenets of Vigilance from being punitive to becoming preventive and now turning into participative vigilance where the concept of transparency and accountability extended to all stakeholders. He appreciated the Vigilance Department for creating an environment where there is no fear psychosis and decision paralysis. He stressed upon the importance of technology in systemic reforms like the GeM module for procurement. He also reiterated the need for ethical leadership and education for a balanced decision-making. Watchful interventions by the Vigilance Department will ensure transparency and accountability, he concluded.

Thiru Appakannu Govindarajan CVO/NLCIL who delivered the key-note address at the event lauded the concept of participative vigilance. He called upon children to question ideas and beliefs before accepting them. He asserted that even as we, as a nation, nurture the ambition of becoming a superpower, we should ensure that every person has access to basic resources like water and fuel. This inclusive growth would benefit not only the next generation but the entire mankind. All the activities carried out during the Vigilance Awareness Week should be a continuous effort by involving all the stakeholders such as the public, students, and teachers.

Director (HR) Samir Swarup, in his address, stated that the guidelines from Vigilance Department should improve the system so that we can act with conviction and without fear. He recalled two case studies during his tenure at the Vigilance Department earlier in his career to highlight how vigilance can be used to effectively curb any mismanagement.

Speaking on the occasion, Thiru M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power) complimented the Vigilance Department for effective dissemination of vigilance awareness among all sections of society. Any change to bring about a significant transformation has to start from the individual, he said. Even when there are systemic procedures in place for managing functional areas, mental fortitude and a sense of integrity on the part of the individual is still needed to implement them, he asserted.

In his address, Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya, Director (Finance), stressed upon the importance of carrying the message of integrity to the next generation for retaining an ethical value system. He recalled the story of legendary King Harischandra, who stuck to truth and duty even in the face of immense suffering.

To commemorate the occasion, a customized memento featuring depiction of the Manunithi Cholan theme was unveiled by the dignitaries. The event concluded with Vote of Thanks by Thiru T.R. Rajkumar, DGM/Vigilance, followed by vibrant cultural performances coupled with anti-corruption message by the students of Neyveli schools enthralled the audience.

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