Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SHOPIAN: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Chief Education Officer (CEO) Shopian organised a Vigilance Awareness Programme at the Meeting Hall of the CEO Office, Mini-Secretariat, Arhama, Shopian. The programme was conducted with the objective of promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service.
The event witnessed participation from key administrative and police dignitaries, including, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), ACB, Mohammad Saleem; Chief Education Officer (CEO), Shopian, Bashir Ahmad Shah; Principal, DIET Shopian, Neetu Gandotra; Senior Prosecuting Officer, ACB, Umar Mansoor; DySP, ACB, Deputy Chief Education Officer, Shopian, Principal, GHSS Zainapora, District Vigilance Officer (DVO),
Principals of all Government Higher Secondary Schools, Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) and Headmasters of Government High Schools across District Shopian. Senior Superintendent of Police, ACB, delivered a comprehensive address highlighting how corruption undermines public confidence, impedes institutional progress and adversely affects essential service delivery. He urged all participating officers to uphold honesty, impartiality, and transparency in official dealings.
He further stressed the importance of preventive vigilance, institutional accountability and collective effort in creating a corruption-free administrative environment. Resource person, Umar Mansoor, Senior Prosecuting Officer, ACB delivered a detailed presentation on the theme “Probity for Prosperity.” He elaborated on the close link between integrity in public life, good governance, and sustainable development.
He stressed that probity is a fundamental value that strengthens public trust and ensures effective utilization of public resources. He also sensitised participants on relevant Conduct Rules and the importance of maintaining professional discipline.
The Chief Education Officer, expressed gratitude to ACB officials for sensitising the education fraternity on issues of vigilance and official conduct. He issued clear directives to all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs), Principals, ZEOs and Headmasters to maintain strict adherence to prescribed rules, regulations and established administrative procedures.
"Officers must lead by personal example, Vigilance must not remain confined to an annual observance but must become a continuous institutional practice reflected in daily actions and decisions," he added.
DySP, ACB, Mansoor Ahmad, delivered an informative talk on preventing and combating corruption. He discussed the importance of vigilance in official transactions, adherence to established procedures, proper documentation, timely disposal of public grievances, and remaining alert to procedural irregularities or misuse of official authority.
Principal GHSS Zainapora highlighted the significance of Vigilance Awareness initiatives in fostering a culture of honesty, discipline and responsibility within government institutions. He emphasized that educational institutions must serve as models of ethical conduct.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment by all participating officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service, contributing toward a corruption-free, responsible and progressive education system in District Shopian.
