KISHTWAR, Oct 27: Government Degree College (GDC) Kishtwar organised an awareness programme during Vigilance Awareness Week to promote transparency, integrity and accountability among students and encourage them to contribute towards building a corruption-free society.
The programme was organised under the patronage of Principal Prof. Lekh Raj Badyal and the convenorship of Prof. Sonika Sen. It aimed to sensitise students about the importance of vigilance, ethical conduct and their role in preventing corruption.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Sheikh Mohd. Usman, who highlighted the significance of such initiatives in creating awareness about ethical values and responsible citizenship among young people.
Resource person Prof. Rakesh Kumar delivered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the importance of vigilance in public life and the need to uphold honesty, transparency and accountability in personal and professional conduct. He also emphasised the role of students in promoting ethical practices and resisting corruption in society.
As part of the programme, an Integrity Pledge was administered to reaffirm the commitment of participants to honesty, transparency and accountability. The pledge encouraged students to uphold ethical principles and contribute towards strengthening public trust and responsible governance.
The event was attended by senior faculty members Prof. Subhash Chander and Prof. Satish Kumar, committee members Prof. Ashfaq Ahmed Wani and Prof. Tabassum Saleem, along with Sports Director Goyal Giri.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Prof. Lekh Raj Badyal appreciated the efforts of the organising committee in conducting the awareness programme. He stressed the importance of inculcating ethical values among students and stated that educational institutions have a significant role in shaping responsible citizens who uphold integrity and moral principles.
Around 300 students participated in the programme, reflecting their interest in issues concerning ethical conduct, transparency and social responsibility.
The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which students engaged with the resource person and discussed various aspects of vigilance, accountability and corruption prevention.
The initiative reaffirmed GDC Kishtwar’s commitment to promoting ethical awareness and responsible citizenship among students, contributing towards the broader goal of fostering a transparent, accountable and corruption-free society.