The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 with an Integrity Pledge-taking ceremony on October 26 at Kartavya Bhawan-1 in New Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, probity and ethical conduct in public administration.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, administered the Integrity Pledge to senior officers of the Ministry. The event took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and AYUSH Ministry (Independent) Prataprao Jadhav and Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel. Other officers and officials participated virtually from their respective offices.
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Vigilance Awareness Week is observed annually during the week that includes the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. This year, it is being held from October 26 to November 1, 2026, under the theme “Probity for Prosperity.” The theme highlights the importance of honesty, integrity and transparency as foundations of good governance and public trust in institutions.
In accordance with the theme, the Vigilance Division of the Department of Health and Family Welfare is conducting various activities under the Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026. These initiatives aim to strengthen vigilance awareness and promote ethical conduct among officers and staff of the Ministry and its subordinate offices, institutes and organisations. The activities seek to reinforce institutional accountability and foster a work environment guided by transparency, responsibility and adherence to established norms.
The Integrity Pledge reaffirmed the commitment of officers and officials to uphold the rule of law and maintain the highest standards of probity and transparency in the discharge of their duties. It emphasised the importance of acting in the public interest, demonstrating integrity through personal conduct and reporting any instances of corruption to the appropriate authorities.
The pledge also underscored the collective responsibility of the Government, citizens and the private sector in combating corruption. It called for sustained vigilance and adherence to the highest standards of honesty and integrity across all spheres of public life.
The observance reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to upholding high standards of ethical conduct and accountability in official responsibilities, consistent with principles of transparent, responsible and effective public administration.
