South Western Railway Organises Capacity-Building Lecture on Vigilance, Investigation and Reporting
· Free Press Journal
The Vigilance Department of South Western Railway organised a capacity-building lecture for officials of Vigilance department on 14/10/26. The initiative forms part of the Vigilance Awareness Campaign, 2026. The Central Vigilance Commission has directed all the Central Government departments to conduct capacity building programmes as part of Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026. This year, the theme is “Probity for Prosperity”. Anandakrishnan TP, Superintendent of Police, CBI, Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Bengaluru, delivered a lecture on “Vigilance, Investigation and Reporting.” The session covered investigation techniques, preservation of evidence, impartiality in investigations and preparation of investigation reports. He also elaborated on relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, concerning corruption and offences involving public servants.
Emphasising the significance of probity, integrity, honesty, transparency and accountability in public service, the speaker highlighted that, impartial investigations, adherence to legal procedures and ethical conduct are essential to preventing corruption and fostering public trust. He also stated that efficient Vigilance can help the organization to prosper by curbing revenue leakage and reducing malpractice.
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The programme aimed to strengthen the knowledge and professional competencies of Railway personnel in vigilance-related matters and reinforce their commitment to ethical practices, transparency and corruption-free administration.
Manoj Kumar, Senior Deputy General Manager and Chief Vigilance Officer of SWR emphasized the importance of coordination between Railway Vigilance and CBI in handling of cases. The session was attended by other senior officials and staff of Vigilance department, South Western Railway.