New Delhi, Oct 29, 2026: As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, a walkathon was organized by NABARD at the Bandra-Kurla Complex on 29 October 2026. The event was flagged off by Shri G S Rawat, Deputy Managing Director, NABARD, Dr. A.K. Sood, Deputy Managing Director, NABARD and Shri U. Dinesh Shanbhag, Chief Vigilance Officer, NABARD. A spirited contingent of more than 1000 participants carrying placards with slogans aligned with the theme, ensured dissemination of the message of “Probity for Prosperity”.
Dr. Shaji Krishnan V, Chairman, NABARD administered the Integrity Pledge to the staff members on 26 October 2026. Messages from the Hon’ble President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and the Central Vigilance Commission, Government of India, were also read out by the Senior Executives and Shri U. Dinesh Shanbhag, Chief Vigilance Officer, NABARD.
NABARD, in collaboration with the National Bank Staff College, Lucknow, organized Pan-India Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) featuring virtual sessions focused on key topics such as IT, Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene, Public Procurement, Government e Marketplace aimed at enhancing awareness and fostering a culture of integrity across the organization.
A variety of competitions were also conducted across NABARD’s Head Office, Regional Offices (ROs), and Training Establishments (TEs) including slogan writing, extempore elocution, talent hunt, thematic quiz, drawing, etc encouraging active participation and creative expression around the theme of vigilance.
During the Vigilance Campaign period being organised from 17.08.2026 to 16.11.2026, NABARD also launched Vigilance Complaint Management System (VCMS) portal.
To further strengthen awareness on preventive vigilance, NABARD undertook a series of impactful outreach initiatives during Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. These included Gram Sabhas and seminars/workshops conducted in schools and colleges across the country. The activities aimed to foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct among various segments of society.
Extensive use of social media platforms was made to ensure wide visibility of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 activities. Additionally, SMS messages were sent to NABARD staff across India, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and integrity in both professional and personal spheres.