Srinagar, Oct 29 (KNS): Senior Public Prosecuting Officer of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Ashok Kumar Bagoria, on Thursday called for greater public awareness and responsible reporting of corruption, saying vigilance and adherence to legal procedures were essential for strengthening accountability in public institutions.
Addressing a special lecture organised by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar as part of Vigilance Awareness Week, Bagoria urged faculty members, administrative officers, staff and students to remain vigilant against corrupt practices and familiarise themselves with the mechanisms available for reporting suspected wrongdoing.
He said public awareness played an important role in identifying corruption, understanding legal procedures and approaching competent authorities when credible instances of misconduct came to light.
Bagoria emphasised that complaints concerning corruption should be supported by factual information and pursued through established legal channels.
He also highlighted the role of the Anti-Corruption Bureau in investigating corruption-related matters within its jurisdiction and stressed the importance of cooperation between citizens and competent authorities.
The lecture focused on integrity, transparency and accountability in public institutions, with participants encouraged to recognise vigilance as a shared responsibility rather than merely an administrative obligation.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Addressing the gathering, NIT Srinagar Director Prof. Anurag Misra said ethical conduct and transparency were fundamental to maintaining the credibility of educational institutions.
He stressed the need to sensitise students and employees about their professional responsibilities and urged the institute community to uphold high standards of integrity in academic and administrative affairs.
Earlier, Chief Vigilance Officer of NIT Srinagar, Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Ahanger, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of preventive vigilance in discouraging corrupt practices.
He said adherence to prescribed procedures, awareness of institutional responsibilities and timely reporting of suspected irregularities were necessary for strengthening governance and public confidence.
The programme also underlined the importance of transparent administrative procedures, responsible utilisation of public resources and compliance with established rules in educational institutions.
Among those present were Dean Alumni and International Affairs Prof. M. A. Shah, heads of departments, administrative officers and ministerial staff.
Prof. M. A. Shah presented the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contribution of the chief guest and participants to the awareness programme. (KNS)