KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 1 (DIPR): The Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 was observed at Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Kohima on November 1. The programme was jointly organised by the District Administration and Lead Bank, Kohima on the theme ‘Public Participation in Promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption.’
The Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, in his speech reiterated the theme as relevant and pertinent. Stating that corruption not only refers to government or private Institutions, he said it encompasses all public sectors.
The public, he said, should function as the watchdog to minimize corruption by participating in terms of neutral guidance and comments in the functioning of the government. He solicited active participation and involvement of the public in the process. The DC also urged government servants to make sincere efforts by enforcing timely arrival and departure in respective establishments so as to eradicate time corruption.
“Nagaland has the best mobile, best vehicle which are available in any of the developed countries, however on road, education and health sectors, the State stands very low even compared to the poorest States of India” said Reny Wilfred, Assistant Commissioner.
He said that there are various institutions combating corruptions but it is the public who has to hold each and every public servant accountable for what he or she has been doing. The public can participate in eradicating corruption by taking part in policy making and be aware of the things which can be used to eradicate corruption, he added.
