As a part of “Vigilance Awareness Week – 2017” organized nationwide to promote transparency and probity in public governance, EPFO organized a national seminar on “Fraud Risk Management – The New Initiatives” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi today. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. T.M. Bhasin, Vigilance Commissioner, CVC. Dr. V.P. Joy, Central P.F. Commissioner presided over the function.

Setting the tone of the seminar, Shri Bhasin appreciated the efforts of EPFO in embracing technology for improving transparency in citizen-government interface. He congratulated EPFO in adding value to Ease of Doing Business in the country that helped India jump 30 points to come in the prestigious group of 100 countries in ease of doing business. He stressed the need for further systemic improvements for mitigation and prevention of occurrence of frauds.

Dr. V.P. Joy, CPFC highlighted the recent digital initiatives undertaken in EPFO for ensuring transition from the erstwhile manual system of claim settlement to online claim submission and payment system that has freed employers from mandatory cumbersome paperwork and has given much needed relief to employees in getting their claims settled promptly in a very transparent manner. He further added that EPFO is set to become an electronic paper free organization by 15th August 2018 which would certainly herald a new and dynamic phase of business and service delivery proficiency.

Shri Nilimesh Baruah, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax and former Director, SFIO spoke about the early warning system for identification and detection of corporate frauds and gave the details of the structure and mode of operations of the shell companies in managing unaccounted cash and importance of creating proper database for fraud detection.

A documentary film on EPFO highlighting its initiatives and achievements was also screened in the seminar.

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Dated: 23.09.2016

Circular No. 10/09/16-(II)

Subject: Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2016.

Central Vigilance Commission had through its circular of even number dated. 19.09.2016 issued instructions for observance of Vigilance Awareness Week ,this year, from 31 st October to 5th November, 2016. The theme for the Week is Public participation in promoting Integrity and eradicating Corruption.

2. In addition to the activities suggested by the Commission to be conducted within the organisations as well as the outreach activities for public/citizens, in line with the theme this year, to create greater awareness and participation of the public at large, the Commission has envisaged a concept of “Integrity Pledge“. As such
two Integrity Pledges have been envisaged enlisting support and commitment of the citizens and the other for corporates/entities/firms etc., especially in the private sector to prevent and combat corruption.
3. Both, the “Integrity Pledges” to be taken by individual citizens as well as corporates, entities, firms etc., affirming their commitment to eradicate corruption (and to uphold highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency and good governance would be available as an e-pledge on the Commission’s website
http://www.cvc.nic.in. All Ministries/Departments/Organisations may also provide a hyperlink to the Integrity Pledges on their respective websites/intranet to enable wider participation. Citizens and organisations taking the Integrity Pledge would be “provided a certificate acknowledging and appreciating their commitment to the cause of anti-corruption. Copies of both the Integrity Pledges” are enclosed.

4. The Commission requests all Ministries / Departments /Organisations to disseminate and publicise this initiative to elicit wider participation of all stakeholders and also to encourage their customers/public and corporates / entities/firms, etc., to take the Integrity Pledge.

5. This notification is also available on the Commission’s website at http://www.cvc.nic.in.

(Nilam Sawhney)
Secretary

End: As stated.

Original Order

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MHA observes Vigilance Awareness Week

Shri Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Secretary (Border Management), administered the pledge to officers and employees of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Personnel & Training here today to mark the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week.

It has been declared by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) that every year Vigilance Awareness Week should be observed. Since the year 2000, the Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed around the first week of November every year. It has been decided that this year, the Vigilance Awareness Week be observed by all organisations, falling within the purview of the Central Vigilance Commission, from October 26-to-October 31, 2015.

As per CVC directions, the observance of the Vigilance Awareness Week commences with the pledge at 1100 hours on Monday of the assigned week. All officers and employees of the Government affirmed that they shall continuously strive to bring about integrity and transparency in all spheres of activities, work unstintingly for eradication of corruption, remain vigilant and work towards the growth and reputation of the organisation, and do their duty conscientiously and act without fear or favour.

During the week, organisations are requested to emphasise more on efficiency and transparency in their customer-oriented programmes. Efforts should also be made to raise awareness among the users of the services provided by the departments/ organisations, about the initiatives taken for improvement of the systems and procedures, the complaint handling policy, the avenues available for redressal of grievances, etc.

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