Hyderabad, 4 November 2026: ICAR – Directorate of Poultry Research (DPR), Hyderabad observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”. As per Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and ICAR guidelines, the campaign focused on promoting transparency, digital governance, and contract management. The awareness week began on 26 October 2026 with staff taking the Integrity Pledge. Students, research scholars, and young professionals took the e-pledge through the CVC portal. Posters highlighting anti-corruption messages and whistle-blower guidelines (PIDPI) were displayed across the campus and also through social media. During the week, the institute conducted a workshop on cyber awareness and digital hygiene, along with essay writing and quiz competitions for staff and students. To spread awareness at the grassroots level, Gram Shaba were held in Adavi Sarangapur and Nagapur tribal villages of Nirmal District , sensitizing farming communities to transparency and accountability. The observance concluded with a valedictory session on 4 November 2026.
Smt. Spurthi Reddy, IRS, Chief Vigilance Officer, MIDHANI & Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), attended as the Chief Guest. In her address, she highlighted the significance of the 2026 vigilance theme, “Probity for Prosperity”, emphasizing that ethical conduct and systemic transparency are essential drivers of organizational efficiency and public trust. She called upon the scientific fraternity, officers, and scholars to practice integrity in their everyday official responsibilities, urging them to view vigilance as a guiding institutional culture and continuous moral commitment rather than a regulatory obligation or an annual observance.
In his presidential address, Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, emphasized that probity encompasses timely file disposal, effective contract management, transparent procurement through GeM, and responsible research—all of which are actively practiced at the Directorate.
Earlier, Dr. L. Leslie Leo Prince, Vigilance Officer, welcomed the gathering and presented a report on the week’s activities. Shri Agnivesh, SAO explained about the institutional procedures and probity in administration The Chief Guest presented prizes to the winners of the essay and quiz competitions. Heads of Divisions, scientists, administrative officers, staff, and YPs, students attended the program.