**Executive Summary**
This circular announces the observance of 'Vigilance Awareness Week, 2020' from October 27th to November 2nd. It mandates participation in the 'Integrity pledge' on October 27th at 11:00 am. Additionally, several activities and competitions will be conducted by the Vigilance Section of the Ministry, with deadlines for poster submissions by November 2nd.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vigilance Awareness Week:**
* Observance from October 27th to November 2nd, 2020.
* Commences with the 'Integrity pledge' on October 27th, 2020 at 11:00 am.
* **'Integrity Pledge':**
* All officers, officials, and staff members are requested to participate.
* To be taken at respective chambers/cabins/sections.
* A copy of the 'Integrity pledge' is attached.
* E-pledge to be taken by visiting CVC's website; copy to be furnished to the Division.
* **Activities/Competitions:**
* Speech Competition: October 28th, 1430 to 1530 hrs.
* Topic: "Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)"
* Guest Lecture: October 29th, 1430 hrs.
* Speaker: Sh. R.N. Nayak, Director (Retd.), Central Vigilance Commission.
* Topic: "Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)"
* Quiz Competition: November 2nd, 1430 to 1530 hrs.
* Topic: CCS(CCA)/CCS(Conduct) Rules and GK
* Poster Competition: Submission by November 2nd.
* Topic: "Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)"
* Posters to be handmade on A3-sized chart paper without printing or pasting.
* **Competition Rules:**
* Contractual DEO/MTS staff can participate.
* Speech competition participants can choose Hindi or English.
* Prizes:
* Speech and Poster Competitions: 1st - Rs. 1000, 2nd - Rs. 700, 3rd - Rs. 500.
* Quiz Competition: Rs. 100 per correct answer (25 questions).
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry Officers, Officials, and Staff Members**
* **Impact:** Required to participate in the 'Integrity pledge' and encouraged to participate in Vigilance Awareness Week activities.
* **Action Required:** Take the 'Integrity pledge' on October 27th at 11:00 am; consider participating in the speech, quiz, or poster competitions; submit posters by November 2nd.
**Heads of Attached/Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings**
* **Impact:** Required to observe 'Vigilance Awareness Week, 2020'.
* **Action Required:** Implement similar initiatives within their respective organizations from October 27th to November 2nd.
**Vigilance Section of the Ministry**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting various activities and competitions during the week.
* **Action Required:** Organize the speech competition, guest lecture, quiz competition, and poster competition according to the schedule and guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Vigilance Awareness Week: Annual event focused on promoting integrity and combating corruption.
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The primary government body responsible for observing Vigilance Awareness Week.
Central Vigilance Commission: The apex Indian governmental body that addresses governmental corruption and promotes integrity in the public sector; instructions from the CVC prompted the Vigilance Awareness Week.
Integrity Pledge: A formal commitment to ethical conduct required of officers and staff during Vigilance Awareness Week.
New Delhi: Location of the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, where the Ministry of Civil Aviation is located.