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BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 17, 2026

 “Probity is the foundation of prosperity, and collective action is essential to strengthen transparency, efficiency and compliance across the organisation,” said Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), as the Navratna CPSE launched its three-month Vigilance Awareness Campaign on the theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’ at its Corporate Headquarters in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

The campaign was formally inaugurated by Singh in the presence of Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Director (Production), Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T), Tapas Kumar Pattanayak, Director (HR), Abhay Kumar Behuria, Director (Finance), Pranabjyoti Nath, CVO, NALCO, and other senior officials of the Company.

Being organised in line with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the campaign seeks to deepen the culture of integrity, transparency and accountability across NALCO. With a focused emphasis on capacity building, digital initiatives and contract management, the three-month programme will bring together employees, contract workers, stakeholders and members of the public through a series of awareness programmes, training sessions and competitions.

Addressing the gathering, CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh emphasised the importance of collective responsibility and stronger coordination among various departments to enhance organisational efficiency and ensure strict adherence to CVC guidelines. He appreciated the Vigilance Department for its sustained efforts towards strengthening transparency, improving systems and promoting greater efficiency within the organisation.

At the outset, CVO Pranabjyoti Nath elaborated on the preventive vigilance activities planned throughout the campaign and highlighted the significance and rationale of the initiative. He also invited suggestions and active participation from all stakeholders to make the campaign more meaningful, inclusive and effective.

Through the campaign, NALCO aims to reinforce vigilance as a shared organisational responsibility and promote an environment where ethical conduct, transparency and accountability become integral to decision-making and day-to-day operations.