DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 31 (DIPR): Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland also observed the Vigilance Week 2016 under the theme "public participation in promoting Integrity and eradicating corruption" on October 31. In Mon, the resource person, Tumben P. Tsanglao, EAC (P) analyzed corruption at the grass root level presenting a power point on the theme ‘Public participation in Promoting Integrity & Eradicating Corruption’.
He gave an overview of central vigilance commission, Nagaland state vigilance commission, ethics and integrity in work place, public participation, institutional framework of the vigilance commission, why corruption is harmful and a way forward towards single standard morality.
An essay competition was also held on the topic in the theme of vigilance week 2016 where Shatwang Konyak GHSS'A' secured 1st, Teihzei Konyak GHS'c' 2nd and Mankai GHSS'D' secured 3rd respectively. The winners walked away with cash prizes.
In Longleng, the District Administration & SBI Longleng Branch observed the occasion, with Y Nuklu Phom, Executive Secretary Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) as the Guest Speaker. The speaker in his key note address encouraged the gathering to maintain & uphold their integrity and work towards eradicating corruption. Further, he emphasized on the need of reforming oneself and thereby affecting positive changes in the society. The occasion was marked in Wokha on the theme ‘Public Participation in Promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption’.
Speaking from a student’s point of view on ‘Corruption according to me and how it can be tackled,’ Bideno Humtsoe BA 3rd Semester, Mt. Tiyi College, Wokha highlighted on the issue of corruption in many organisations where funds/schemes meant for the poor and the citizens are misused for personnel gain, and opined that Nagaland being a Christian state, churches need to play an important role in capping the menace. She also appealed to the concerned citizens and individuals to voice out and join hands to make a corruption free society.
Thungdemo Kyong, Chief, Team Metamorphosis, Wokha said irrespective of creed, colour and status we should be bold enough to fight corruption. “If we want to have better generation we need to joint hand and appealed to come together because we unless we unite we cannot fight corruption,” he stated.
Along with the rest of departments and government establishments, the Department of Information & Public Relations, Nagaland also observed occasion.
Director IPR, Limawati Ao mentioned that people usually think of corrupted politicians and officials in developmental departments who are constructing massive buildings in Dimapur and elsewhere. “Corruption is not just taking bribes; not coming to office on time or being absent without leave are also corruption” he said.
“We have failed on our part if we do not serve the public efficiently because we derive our salaries from the tax paid by the public, People hardly pay taxes here so we do not really care about corruption when it comes to Government’s money which is public money,” he said.
The Director also expressed happiness over the record maintained in the IPR Department where no major corruption case was reported. Urging the staff, he said even a small department can make a difference in the state by being a good example.
Nagaland University (NU) meanwhile organised a programme to mark the occasion with Prof. MK Sinha, Finance Officer, NU stating that the result of vigilance should negate nepotism and nexus; campaign around the results should be built up so that awareness is spread across; and enforceable.
The Vigilance Pledge was led by Prof. T. Lanusosang, Registrar, NU. The programme was attended by faculty, administrative staff, and students.
In Kohima, the Vigilance Awareness Week will be observed on November 1 at the DC's Conference Hall. The program is being organized under the theme "Public Participation in Promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption".
