Vigilance Week celebrations held at Islamia College Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 2: In a spirited initiative to promote integrity and transparency in governance, the Literary Club, Islamia College of Science and Commerce Saturday organised a programme to celebrate the Vigilance Awareness Week under the theme ‘Culture of Integrity for Nation's Prosperity.’
A statement of Islamia College Srinagar issued here said that the event was attended by students, faculty, and guest speakers from various fields.
The programme commenced with an inaugural address by Convenor Literary Club, Prof Rehana Bhat, who emphasised the importance of ethical values in building a prosperous nation.
“While wealth and power may offer a temporary gratification, it is our moral compass that shapes the essence of a meaningful life,” she said.
Principal Prof Tehmeena Yousuf in her formal welcome address stressed the importance of vigilance since corruption hampers the growth and development of society.
She impressed upon the students to learn and get enlightened during such expert lectures.
“Awareness is the first step to combat corruption,” she said.
SSP Anti Corruption Bureau Sheikh Ayaz enlightened the audience about the genesis of corruption and elaborated on varied and diverse manifestations of corruption.
He discussed at length the working of the Anti-Corruption Bureau as mandated under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
He also stressed the eradication of corruption as a menace by the proactive approach of the citizens toward this direction.
Head, Department of English, Prof Abdul Majid in his address emphasised the importance of quality education cutting across the barriers of the religious, ethnic, linguistic and regional divide to create a system rooted in the Indian ethos of culture and plurality.
Social activist Raja Muzaffar Bhat shared his insights on the role of just and honest leadership for the strong foundation of a nation.
He read out a paper on this topic and appreciated Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for making his cabinet colleagues and administrative secretaries take the integrity pledge.
He appealed to the government to work beyond the integrity pledge and ensure a clean and transparent administration.
RTI activist Badrul Dujja in his speech delved into the menace of corruption which according to him has penetrated deeply into the social fabric.
He stressed that the family as an institution had a significant role and responsibility to groom its members in the right direction.
Director Tulkul Arts and Media Collective Rayees Wathori and his associate Tanveer performed a skit on the functioning of official duties and procedures which consequently motivated the beneficiary to grease the palm of the lowest possible subordinate staff.
Mir Haneef delivered a formal vote of thanks.
Nuha Nabeela, a student of the PG Department of English anchored the programme.
The programme concluded with a pledge taken by all attendees to uphold integrity in their actions and contribute to a transparent society.
The college principal and teachers assured of continuing these discussions and activities beyond Vigilance Week, striving to instil a lasting culture of integrity among students.
