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SECL holds "Sankalpa Siddhi Samaroh"

SECL holds "Sankalpa Siddhi Samaroh"
SECL organized a "Sankalpa Siddhi Samaroh" as part of Vigilance Awareness Week, felicitating competition winners and retired employees.

Keynote speaker Dr. Nikhil Kumar Kanodia emphasized integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Today, October 31, 2026, under the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Government of India, a "Sankalpa Siddhi Samaroh" was organized at SECL Headquarters, Bilaspur, as part of Vigilance Awareness Week, which is being observed from October 26 to November 1, 2026. This year's theme, "Probity for Prosperity," has been set by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

Dr. Nikhil Kumar Kanodia (IPS), Inspector General of Police and former Chief Vigilance Officer of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), was the keynote speaker at the event. Senior SECL officials and employees, including Director (Human Resources), Biranchi Das, Chief Vigilance Officer, Himanshu Jain, Director (Technical Operations), Ramesh Chandra Mahapatra, and Director (Technical Planning/Projects),  Nripendra Nath, were present on the occasion.

The program began with the guests inspecting SECL's Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC). They gained insight into the center's functioning and digital monitoring system. Guests then visited the Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) gallery, which showcased various initiatives, awareness campaigns, and activities conducted by the Vigilance Department. This was followed by tree plantation under the "One Tree in the Name of Vigilance" campaign. The ceremony commenced with the lighting of a lamp in the auditorium and the laying of a wreath before the portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India.

Chief Vigilance Officer, Himanshu Jain, delivered the welcome address. He provided information on the activities organized during Vigilance Awareness Week and the efforts made by the department. On this occasion, guests were welcomed with a plant, a shawl, a coconut, and a memento.

In his address, the keynote speaker, Dr. Nikhil Kumar Kanodia, emphasized the importance of integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct for good governance in institutions. Sharing his extensive administrative experience, he urged officers and employees to maintain honesty and fairness in their work and adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. He specifically interacted with school and college students and answered their questions. Addressing the students, he emphasized that children are the future of the country and that it is essential to inculcate the values of honesty, morality, and integrity in them from an early age.

In his brief address, Biranchi Das, Director (Human Resources), emphasized the importance of upholding honesty and ethical values at the workplace. He also administered the Integrity Pledge to the officers and employees present.

Competitions were organized for various categories under the Vigilance Awareness Week. Debate, painting, and essay competitions were held for school students, and debate and essay competitions for college students. Debate, essay, slogan, poetry, quiz, and poster-making competitions were organized for SECL employees. Winners of various competitions were honored with prizes at the event.

The SECL Vigilance Department's annual magazine, "Spandan," and "Handbook on Systemic Improvement Measures" were released at the event. These publications compile the organization's activities and systemic improvement measures.

During the event, musical groups and Odissi dance performances were presented. The program was moderated by Senior Manager (Human Resources), Pankaj Pani Pandey, and the vote of thanks was delivered by General Manager (Vigilance), Sanjay Prasad Dubey.

Five retired SECL officers and employees were honored for their contributions during their service. These included Devendra Prasad (General Manager, Excavation), Mrs. Praveena Gandhi (Manager, Human Resources Staff Establishment Department), Aseem Julius (Sub Station Attendant, Basant Vihar), Mrs. Suparna Dasgupta (Senior DEO, Basant Vihar Health Centre), Mr. Praveen Kumar Dixit (Senior Technical Inspector, Quality Control Department) and others.
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