Vigilance experts deliberate on preventive measures, complaint handling and identification of sensitive posts

 

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 22, 2026

Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) hosted a Chief Vigilance Officers’ (CVOs’) Meet in Bhubaneswar on Thursday to strengthen preventive vigilance, promote ethical conduct and reinforce transparency and accountability in public administration.

The meet was organised as part of the ongoing three-month-long Preventive Vigilance Campaign and brought together vigilance professionals, government officials and senior executives from public sector enterprises and other organisations to deliberate on emerging challenges and share best practices in institutional governance.

The meet was inaugurated by Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), NALCO, in the presence of Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T); Tapas Kumar Pattanayak, Director (HR); Abhay Kumar Behuria, Director (Finance); and Pranabjyoti Nath, Chief Vigilance Officer, NALCO.

Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries highlighted the critical role of vigilance mechanisms in fostering a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability. They emphasised that effective preventive vigilance was essential not only to strengthen institutional systems but also to sustain public trust and enhance the credibility of public sector organisations.

The meet witnessed participation from officials of the Ministry of Mines and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), besides Chief Vigilance Officers and representatives of leading CPSEs, including GAIL, BHEL, MCL, BEL, HCL and SECL. Senior NALCO executives and vigilance functionaries from various sectors also attended the programme.

The programme featured technical sessions and panel discussions on key aspects of preventive vigilance, including vigilance clearance, identification of sensitive posts, complaint handling policy, and the preview and boundaries of vigilance.

The deliberations provided a platform for experts and panellists to examine practical challenges, exchange professional insights and discuss effective approaches to strengthening vigilance frameworks. Participants also shared institutional experiences and best practices aimed at improving complaint-handling mechanisms, identifying potential vulnerabilities and promoting ethical conduct in public service.

The interaction facilitated cross-organisational learning and knowledge-sharing among vigilance professionals from diverse sectors, underscoring the importance of coordinated efforts in addressing governance challenges and strengthening preventive mechanisms.

The meet concluded with a renewed emphasis on reinforcing existing systems, adopting effective preventive vigilance practices and upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration.