DARHAL, Oct 30: Government Degree College Darhal organised a Public Awareness Rally under the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed from October 26 to November 1, 2026. The rally aimed to sensitise the general public to the harmful consequences of corruption and spread awareness about the importance of integrity, probity, transparency and accountability in public life. The programme was organised under the aegis of the College Cultural and Literary Committee, under the able patronage and guidance of the Principal, Prof. Zamir Ahmed Mirza.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members, who came together to convey a strong message against corruption and promote ethical values and responsible citizenship. Carrying the message of vigilance and integrity, the participants raised energetic slogans in English and Urdu to encourage citizens to reject bribery, dishonesty, nepotism and other corrupt practices.
The students raised powerful English slogans, including “Say No! – To Corruption!”, “Be Alert! – Be Honest!”, “Stop Bribes! – Save the Nation!”, “Corruption Must Go! – India Must Grow!”, “Don’t Give! – Don’t Take!” and “Fight Corruption! – Build the Nation!” These slogans highlighted the importance of individual responsibility and collective action in combating corruption.
The rally also featured impactful Urdu slogans. The bilingual slogans made the awareness message more accessible and engaging for the wider community.
Through this public outreach initiative, students urged citizens to remain vigilant, discharge their responsibilities honestly and refuse to participate in corrupt practices. The rally emphasised that the fight against corruption cannot be left to government agencies alone; rather, it requires the active participation of every citizen, educational institution, public servant and section of society. It also highlighted that integrity at the individual level, transparency in administration and accountability in public institutions are essential for strengthening democratic governance, ensuring social justice and accelerating national development.
The programme witnessed the active participation and support of faculty members, including Prof. Ghulam Abbas, Dr. Taseem Ahmed, Dr. Mohd. Akhlaq, Prof. Anzar Ahmed, Dr. Mohd. Shakoor, Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Dr. Faheem Ul Haq, Dr. Hilal Tantray, Dr. Musheer ul Hasan, Dr. Atta Ul Rehman Malik Dr. Tariq Bhat and Altaf Hussain, along with other teaching and non-teaching staff members and students of the college.
The public awareness rally reaffirmed Government Degree College Darhal’s commitment to nurturing socially responsible, vigilant and ethically conscious citizens. The programme concluded with a collective resolve to uphold honesty, integrity, transparency and accountability in every sphere of life, reinforcing the message that *a corruption-free nation is possible only when every individual refuses corruption and becomes an active ambassador of integrity.