JAMMU, Oct 27: On the occasion of the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week, being observed from October 26 to 31, 2026, under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, IAS, today administered the Integrity Pledge on all officers and staff members of the Jammu Municipal Corporation.
The pledge reaffirmed the collective commitment of the Corporation towards promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service as well as strengthening the resolve to combat corruption in all its forms.
On the occasion, the participants acknowledged that corruption continues to pose a serious challenge to the economic, political and social progress of the country and emphasized that its eradication requires the collective efforts of the Government, citizens and all other stakeholders.
The Commissioner called upon all officers and employees to uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity in the discharge of their official duties and to lead by example. She emphasized the need for robust safeguards, ethical frameworks and transparent systems to prevent corrupt practices and ensure that instances of misconduct or corruption are dealt strictly and in accordance with law.
As part of the Integrity Pledge, the officers and staff resolved to promote ethical practices and foster a culture of honesty and integrity, neither offer nor accept bribes, uphold the principles of transparency, accountability and fairness, strictly adhere to all applicable laws, rules and regulations; and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The pledge also reaffirmed the commitment to sensitize employees about relevant laws, rules and regulations, strengthening grievance redressal and whistle-blower mechanisms, encouraging the reporting of fraudulent and corrupt practices, and safeguarding the rights and interests of citizens, stakeholders and society at large.
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week is aimed at creating greater awareness about the importance of integrity and ethical conduct in public life and encouraging collective action towards building a transparent, accountable and corruption-free system of governance.
Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation reiterated its unwavering commitment to probity, transparency, accountability and citizen-centric governance and called upon all its officers and employees to discharge their responsibilities with utmost sincerity, integrity and dedication.