26 October 2026, New Delhi
Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 is being observed from 26 October to 1 November 2026 across the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), in accordance with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
This year’s theme, “Probity for Prosperity” (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि), underscores the importance of integrity, transparency and ethical conduct in promoting good governance and institutional accountability. The Week is observed annually during the week in which the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel falls.
On the occasion, the Integrity Pledge was administered to the officers and staff of DARE/ICAR at Krishi Bhawan, by Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, in the presence of the Additional Secretary (DARE) and Secretary, ICAR, and the Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser (AS&FA), DARE/ICAR. The programme was hosted by the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), ICAR.
The Integrity Pledge was also administered to officers and staff at the Pusa Campus by Dr Ranjay Kumar, Assistant Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR, reaffirming the commitment to upholding integrity, ethical values and accountability in public service.
(Source: Agricultural Extension Division, ICAR)
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