SJVN Observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2026

Shimla: 26.10.2026

Under the guidance of Chairman & Managing Director, Sh. Bhupender Gupta, SJVN is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 from 26th October to 1st November 2026 across all its Projects and Units, in accordance with the directives of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). This year’s theme, ‘Probity for Prosperity’ highlights vital role of integrity, transparency and ethical conduct in fostering growth and national prosperity.

Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), SJVN along with Sh. Rajesh Kumar Chandel, Director (Projects) and Sh. Pankaj Porwal, Chief Vigilance Officer commenced Vigilance Awareness Week at Corporate Headquarters, Shimla by administering Integrity Pledge to employees. Heads of Departments and other senior officials were also present on the occasion. The Integrity Pledge was administered simultaneously to employees across various Projects and Units of SJVN

Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma emphasised that integrity and transparency are fundamental to building a strong organisation. He urged employees to uphold highest standards of ethical conduct in their professional responsibilities and contribute towards fostering a work culture rooted in honesty and accountability.

As part of Vigilance Awareness Week, Sh. Ashok Tiwari, IPS, Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh, chaired a Preventive Vigilance Awareness Session on ‘Probity for Prosperity’. During the session, he shared valuable insights and experiences, highlighting importance of vigilance in public life, role of vigilance mechanisms in promoting transparency and accountability and various preventive measures to combat corruption. On this occasion, Sh. Virender Kalia, IPS, SP (SIU-cum, VHQ) SV&ACB HP, Shimla, Sh. Naresh Kumar Sharma, IPS, SP, SR, Shimla, Sh. Narvir Singh Rathour, HPS, Addl. SP, SIU SV&ACB, Shimla were also present.

Also, SJVN is organising a series of in-house and outreach activities across its Projects and Units. These include Sensitisation and Capacity-building Sessions, Vendor Meets, Nukkad Nataks, Walkathons, Quizzes and various competitions namely Declamation, Debate, Elocution, Painting, Poster-making, Slogan-writing and Rangoli making. These activities seek to engage employees, students and local communities in spreading the message of integrity and ethical conduct.