Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 begins; theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’
Why in the news
Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 began on 26 October with an integrity pledge across government offices. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent messages wishing it success.
Key facts
- Dates: 26 October to 1 November 2026.
- Theme: “Probity for Prosperity” (Satyanishtha se Samriddhi).
- Organiser: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), through Circular No. 05/09/26 dated 18 September 2026.
- Integrity pledge: taken at 11:00 hours on 26 October in ministries, departments, CPSEs, public sector banks and other bodies; citizens can take an e-pledge on the CVC website.
- Sardar Patel link: the week falls in the week of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31 October). The Vice President called it a tribute to him.
- President: said probity in public life strengthens transparency and accountability.
- Vice President: called integrity key to Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and the rule of law a cornerstone of good governance.
- PM: highlighted Direct Benefit Transfer, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), e-procurement and amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act.
About the observance
Activities include workshops on preventive vigilance, debates and quizzes, and “Awareness Gram Sabhas” with lectures, rangoli contests, SHG melas and folk performances in rural areas. A separate three-month preventive vigilance campaign runs from 17 August to 16 November 2026, covering pending complaints and cases, capacity building, digital initiatives and contract management. Organisations must report by 30 November 2026.
Exam angle
- Theme 2026: Probity for Prosperity.
- Always held in the week covering 31 October (Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary).
- Nodal body: Central Vigilance Commission.