Railways Observe Vigilance awareness Period
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Period, 2010 commenced on 25th October 2010 all over Indian Railways with a Pledge taking ceremony by officers and staff. A special function was organized at the Railway Board where Shri Vivek Sahai, Chairman, Railway Board, administered the Pledge to a large gathering of Railway staff and officers.
‘Chetna Aahwan’, a souvenir of the Vigilance Directorate of Railway Board was also released by Chairman, Railway Board on this occasion to commemorate the occasion and also to bring about awareness amongst the railway men on vigilance related issues. Similar Pledge has been taken at various Zonal Railway Headquarters and other important offices of Indian Railways. The Pledge is aimed to sensitize and educate the public servants about the dangers of corruption, as corruption is anti-national, anti-poor and anti-economic development.
Banners and multi-coloured posters with catchy slogans have been displayed for creating vigilance awareness amongst railway men. During this Vigilance Awareness Period which will continue upto 1st November 2010 various seminars, debates/lectures, essay competitions, plays etc. on anti-corruption topics are being organized by the field units of the Railways.
In addition, for the convenience of railway passengers, initiative of ‘Mobile Helpline’ has been introduced. Vigilance officials are always available 24x7 on the Mobile Helpline No.155210 on which traveling passengers can lodge their complaints of bribery/corruption against Railwaymen. Wherever possible, action is taken on real time basis for redressal of their grievances.
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