Interactive awareness sessions highlight of Vigilance Awareness Week in SAIL

Rededicating itself annually to the cause of Vigilance,  Steel Authority of India (SAIL) organised various interactive sessions at its different plants/units  across the country as  part of Vigilance Awareness Week from 3rd – 7th November 2009.  The theme this year focused on effective preventive measures through system improvements and use of information technology to fight corruption.

The Vigilance Awareness Week was inaugurated in all units of SAIL with the pledge taken by SAIL employees for remaining vigilant and eradicating corruption.  Chairman SAIL Mr S. K. Roongta administered the pledge to the SAIL collective at SAIL Corporate Office, Ispat Bhavan.  Mr Venugopal K Nair, Chief Vigilance Officer informed about the proactive vigilance approach in SAIL. Awareness sessions on the  RTI Act, Purchase & Contract procedures and SAIL Conduct & Discipline Rules were held throughout the company.

Contests on elocution, essay and quiz were organized at various plants and units with active involvement of employees and their family members.  This year special focus was given to ensure active participation of school students in the various activities and competitions so that the right ideas get absorbed by them at their formative years.

During the closing function on 7th November 2009 at Ispat Bhavan,  SAIL Director (Finance) Mr Soiles Bhattacharya gave away prizes to the winners of the various competitions.