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CVC Inaugurates the Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 at IndianOil
New Delhi   03-Nov-2016

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Mr. KV Chowdary, CVC lighting the traditional lamp, flanked by Mr. B Ashok, Chairman, IndianOil & Ms. CK Deshmukh, CVO, IndianOil.

Mr. KV Chowdary, the Central Vigilance Commissioner inaugurated the Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 in IndianOil, in presence of Mr. B. Ashok, Chairman, Ms. CK Deshmukh CVO, functional Directors, Advisor Security and other senior officials of the Corporation. The function was webcast live all over IndianOil locations.

In his address, Mr. B.Ashok, Chairman, said " IndianOil has been in the service of the nation for over five decades now. Founded as a business entity in the spirit of a national trust for economic prosperity, it has catalysed growth in all sectors of the economy. And today, it is gearing to fuel a vibrant India as it emerges as a prime mover of global growth. Public participation, in a democracy like India, has immense significance in the ongoing process of socio-economic transformation.Today, the Government of India is actively promoting public participation in designing and implementing transparent models of governance that will facilitate the evolution of a strong and ethical India."

He welcomed the CVC and expressed his gratitude on behalf of all IOCians.



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Mr. K.V Chowdary CVC releasing a Compendium of Vigilance Cases in presence of Mr. B Ashok, Chairman, IndianOil and functional Directors.

Earlier in her welcome address, Ms CK Deshmukh lauded the efforts of Central Vigilance Commission under the visionary leadership of Mr. K.V Chowdary. She said that the theme of this year "Public participation in promoting Integrity and eradicating Corruption" was most apt and timely."Today, India is demographically very young, with 65% of the population under the age of 30 years.This is a great opportunity to connect with these young idealistic people and bring about an ethical revolution that will change the ambience in the country and mainstream a values based way of life that will create a modern, honest and progressive society with transparent and just avenues for upward mobility."

Addressing IOCians , Mr. Chowdary underscored the importance of probity and honesty in professional and personal lives. He congratulated IndianOil for its legacy of service to the nation and for pioneering several initiatives that would make vigilance an inherent ingredient for ethical decisions.

During the programme the CVC launched five video clips on public awareness against corruption. The clips with the title "You have the Power to stop Corruption" is inspired by Gandhi ji's famous quote " Be the change you wish to see in the world". Mr. K V Chowdary also launched a smart software SVMS ( Smart Vigilance Management System) which leverages IT and will greatly improve analytics, tracking and reporting in the Vigilance domain. A Compendium of Vigilance Cases Studies was also unveiled by CVC .