VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK-2022 AT OHPC

Odisha Hydro Power Corporation, a Gold Rated State PSU, is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week-2022 at its Corporate Office and Units situated at different locations of the State from 31st October to 6th November 2022. All the employees took the Integrity Pledge at 11 AM on 31st October 2022. At the Corporate Office, all employees took the oath as administered by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha through video Conferencing. Banners & posters regarding vigilance awareness were displayed at strategic locations in the office premises to raise awareness among all. On the occasion, an Awareness Programme was organised at the OHPC Corporate Office on 04.11.2022. Mrs. Anupama, James, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar Division was Chief Guest for the occasion. Sri Amresh Kumar, Managing Director, Dr. P.K.Mohanty, Director (HR) and other senior officials of OHPC were also present on the occasion. The chief Guest while speaking during the awareness programme, emphasized on the importance of Corruption free environment at both individual and organizational level. She gave some real-life experiences about the cost of corruption in the society. Director (HR) in his inaugural address mentioned that OHPC strictly follows vigilance procedure in case of Promotion, outside employment, NOC, passport, etc. Also, employees are regularly provided with vigilance related training to bring awareness about whistle blower, resist from bribery, manage transparency at work place and follow the same meticulously in OHPC. The Managing Director spoke about importance of the vigilance awareness and how to deal with it. The officials present also shared their real life experiences and discussed with the Chief Guest about the solutions for dealing with the same. To mark the occasion a Debate competition was organised for the employees at Corporate Office. The winners were:- 1st prize-Ms. Shatabdi Beura, Asst. Manager (IT), 2nd prize-Sri Dharmendra Nath Patra, General Manager (El.) , 3rd Prize- Sri Omkar Amrutanshu, Asst. Manager (IT). They were presented with memento & Gifts by the Guest.