JAMMU, Oct 30: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, organised a day-long Youth Parliament and Vigilance Awareness Session at the Police Auditorium, Gulshan Ground, Jammu, on Friday as part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Week–2026. The programme was conducted under the national theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with special focus on the Revenue Department, Jammu Housing and Urban Development Department and Police Department.
The programme was attended by Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS, Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, along with senior ACB officers. Prof. (Dr.) Kulwant Singh, Retired Director, The Law School, University of Jammu, attended as the distinguished guest. Representatives from various colleges affiliated with the University of Jammu also participated. The event witnessed the participation of approximately 550 students and faculty members, besides 60 officers and officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Addressing the students, Director ACB Shakti Kumar Pathak highlighted the importance of integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical values in public life. He encouraged young people to stand against corruption and contribute towards building a society based on honesty, fairness and good governance. He emphasised that youth have an important role in promoting a corruption-free society, stating that integrity begins with an individual and ultimately contributes to the prosperity of a nation.
A major highlight of the programme was the Youth Parliament Session, in which 35 interns from different colleges participated in deliberations on significant issues of public importance. The session provided students with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with parliamentary procedures, engage in constructive debates and express their views on governance, public administration and service delivery. Three motions were discussed, focusing on whether digital transformation has improved the efficiency of revenue services, whether Smart Jammu is a reality or a distant dream, and whether the Police Department is adequately prepared to tackle emerging cybercrime threats.
Following detailed deliberations, the motions concerning the Revenue and Police departments were passed by majority vote, while the motion relating to the Housing and Urban Development Department was not passed. The exercise encouraged students to critically examine departmental functioning and understand their responsibilities towards transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance.
To further strengthen awareness, an interactive Kahoot questionnaire session was also organised, featuring 30 questions related to cybercrime, Smart City initiatives and digitisation of revenue records. Around 400 students and officials actively participated in the session, making it an engaging platform for learning and awareness.
Distinguished guest Prof. (Dr.) Kulwant Singh shared his professional experience and offered valuable insights into improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government departments. He underscored the importance of ethical conduct, accountability and commitment to the principles of public service.
In his concluding remarks, SSP ACB Jammu Shri Shivdeep Singh highlighted the importance of integrity, probity and ethical conduct in government functioning. He emphasised that transparency, principled decision-making and a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption are essential for strengthening public trust, promoting good governance and ensuring inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir.
On the occasion, participants were presented with mementos and certificates of participation and appreciation by Prof. Kulwant Singh, Director ACB Shakti Kumar Pathak, SSP ACB Jammu Shivdeep Singh and other senior officers in recognition of their active participation and contribution to the programme.
The formal vote of thanks was proposed by Shri Shivdeep Singh Jamwal, JKPS, SSP ACB Jammu, who expressed gratitude to the Director ACB, distinguished guests, participating institutions and students for making the programme successful.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau reiterated its commitment to organising similar awareness initiatives across educational institutions, government departments and the wider public to promote a strong culture of honesty, integrity, transparency and accountability throughout Jammu and Kashmir.