SAIL’s Central Marketing Organisation (CMO), observed  Vigilance  Awareness Week (VAW) from 27th October to 2 November 2020 at its headquarters in Kolkata and all other offices spread across the country. Various programmes were organised during the VAW on the theme of Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat ( Vigilant India, Prosperous India), in keeping with the guidelines issued by Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

Due to COVID guidelines, Vigilance Awareness Week was observed in a restricted way following safety protocol.

·        On 27th Oct on the opening day of the week,  L N Mallik, ED(L&I) lighted the ceremonial lamp in presence of  Goutam Ghosh, ED(Mktg),   A K Tulsiani, ED(F&A)  and Other Senior Officers. He read out the Integrity Pledge . 

·         S K Paul, CGM (Vigilance) & ACVO  read out the Programme  outline, which includes Online Quiz, Slogan Writing competition among employees, various awareness programme through Online mode involving stake-holders of the organisation and also online slogan writing competition among School Children.

The Programme ended with a Closing Ceremony on 02nd November’2020 where prizes were distributed to the winners under a different category.

Vigilance Awareness Week is observed every year in all Government departments and CPSEs, as per the general guidelines issued by the CVC.