IIT (ISM) Dhanbad organises quiz competition on vigilance matters

Dhanbad, October 28: As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad organised a quiz competition on vigilance matters for faculty members, officers and staff of the Institute on Wednesday at Lecture Hall-07 of the New Lecture Hall Complex (NLHC).

Organised by the office of the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), the competition aimed to enhance awareness about vigilance-related issues and promote ethical conduct, transparency, accountability and integrity in institutional functioning. The initiative was undertaken in accordance with the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

The competition provided a platform for employees to strengthen their understanding of vigilance-related provisions and practices, while underscoring the importance of individual responsibility in fostering a culture of honesty and probity in public institutions. Prizes were earmarked for the winners.

The entire range of activities under Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed from October 26 to November 1, is being organised under the guidance of Prof. Chandan Guria, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

As part of the observance, an Integrity Pledge was administered on October 26 across different offices on the campus to reaffirm the Institute community’s commitment to integrity and ethical practices.

Further strengthening the awareness campaign, a training programme on IT and cyber security and cyber hygiene is scheduled for October 29, from 4 pm to 6 pm, at the Management Hall, Department of Management Studies and Industrial Engineering (MS&IE). The session will be addressed by Prabhat Kumar, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Dhanbad.

Dheeraj Kumar Singh, Assistant Registrar (Vigilance Officer), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, coordinated the quiz competition.

Through these initiatives, the Institute is reinforcing its commitment to integrity, ethical governance, vigilance awareness and responsible institutional practices.