Central University of Kashmir (CUK) kickstarted the Vigilance Awareness Week–2025 under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” by organising a programme at Tulmulla here Monday.
The programmes during the Week will be organized by the Dean Students Welfare (DSW) in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Vigilance Officer and the University’s Legal Cell.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Khalil Ahmad Poswal, SSP Ganderbal, highlighted different types of corruption prevalent in the society and the vital role of vigilance institutions in addressing them. He underscored the importance of research and evidence-based policymaking to understand and counter corruption effectively. He also discussed the use of technology and digital governance initiatives—including online grievance redressal systems and transparent service delivery—as effective tools for curbing corruption. Mr. Poswal emphasized the need for robust institutional mechanisms such as Lokpal and Lokayuktas, along with transparency-promoting legislations like the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Highlighting the economic and social repercussions of corruption, he called upon the youth to act as torchbearers of integrity and ethical conduct.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Dean, School of Legal Studies (SLS), reiterated that vigilance is a shared moral and civic duty. He observed “the hand of morality is larger than the hand of law,” and that ethical values must complement legal frameworks to build a corruption-free society. Prof. Mir appreciated the organisers for holding such sensitization programmes that inspire students and faculty to contribute proactively toward promoting transparency and integrity.
Earlier, in his inaugural address, Prof. Irfan A. Malik, Dean Students Welfare, elaborated on the adverse socio-economic and ethical implications of corrupt practices, urging participants to cultivate integrity, transparency, and accountability in both personal and professional spheres. Prof. Malik also outlined the preventive measures that institutions and individuals can adopt to strengthen vigilance mechanisms.
DySP Ganderbal, Mr. Ravinder Kumar, SHO Kheer Bhawani Mr. Gulzar Ahmad and Dr. Adil Amin Nazki, Youth Welfare Officer were present.
The session was moderated by Dr. Rehana Shawl, Asst Prof SLS, while Dr. Mohammad Rashid Azeez, Associate Prof. Deptt of Urdu, proposed the vote of thanks.
The Week will feature a series of activities, including essay competitions, Poster competition and pledge taking ceremony aimed at fostering awareness about ethical conduct, accountability, and public integrity among the university fraternity.
