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Central Vigilance Commission observes Vigilance Awareness Week on the theme Probity for Prosperity

Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 commenced with the administering of the integrity pledge to the officers and staff of the Central Vigilance Commission by Central Vigilance Commissioner A. S. Rajeev and Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Vashista at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi. It is being observed from 26 October to 1 November 2026 on the theme Probity for Prosperity. The Commission has advised all ministries, departments and organisations of the central government to undertake a three month preventive vigilance campaign from 17 August to 16 November 2026, with focus on disposal of pending complaints, disposal of pending cases, capacity building programmes, digital initiatives and contract management. As part of the week the Commission has organised a one-day workshop on Transformation Through Technology on 30 October 2026.

Theme: Probity for Prosperity Observed: 26 October to 1 November 2026 Venue of pledge: Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi Preventive vigilance campaign: 17 August to 16 November 2026
Why it matters for exams: The Central Vigilance Commission was given statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 and consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners.
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27 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

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CVC Central Vigilance Commission — The apex body advising the Union government on vigilance and anti-corruption.

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