Dimapur, November 4 (MExN): With the theme, ‘Public Participation in promoting integrity and eradicating corruption,’ the vigilance awareness week was observed today in Chükidong at Block Char BDO Office.
During the occasion, the first speaker, a Class-11 student of Govt. Hr. Sec School Chükitong Renjano voiced out on the student point of view by stating that, “Corruption is a poison.”
She argued that prevailing corruption in the field of economy and society is hampering every aspect of the society.
Corruption starts from the highest level influencing even the lowest level, therefore remedy to it must be done according to it, she elaborated.
Presenting the NGOs opinion, with the topic “How in my opinion can public participate promote integrity and eradicate corruption,” the speaker Thungrhoni Kikon said “The pattern of corruption from our country, state to District level saddens me”.
Corruption is everywhere - the field of development, including appointments of staff in the offices and even the church, she lamented
The silence of people towards corruption is leading to the development of corruption, Kikon argued encouraging the people present to start voicing against corruption as good vigilance and bieng united in integrity helps eradicate corruption.
A reading of pledge was led by Project Director Thungdeno Mozhui DRDA, Wokha with vote of thanks pronounced BDO by Chükitong. The function was chaired by Block Development officer RD Block Wokha Thungbeni Ngullie.
PHEK: Phek district observed Vigilance Awareness Week and Rasthriyan Sandalp Diwas (National Re-dedicating Day) under the theme ‘Public participation in promoting integrity and eradicating corruption’ organised by District Administration Phek in collaboration with State Bank of India (SBI), Phek branch on October 31 at DPDB conference hall here.
Deputy Commissioner and Vigilance Officer Phek, Murohu Chotso, who was the main speaker, highlighted the active participation of State Vigilance Commission and their effort in eradicating corruption from the State. He urged all government servants to use their power accurately and accordingly so that no offence will be committed. The lack of transparency by the Department and misuse of public facilities and funds are all part of crime, he said asserting that liabilities may lay upon a person if he or she turns to be a silent spectator of corruption. He also administered the pledge.
A short speech was delivered by Birjit Singh, SBI Bank Manager Phek, where he called upon the public to refrain from fraudulence and deception by fake companies. He also asked the public to co-operate with KYC norms. Meanwhile, if any suspicions arise from phone calls, the public have been requested to lodge complaint to police station at the earliest along with their phone numbers.
