Mumbai/Mangaluru: As per the direction of the Central Vigilance Commission, Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2023, from October 30 to November 5 2023. The theme for the Vigilance Awareness Week this year is “Say no to Corruption; commit to the Nation.”
The Bank will observe the Vigilance Awareness Week across all its offices and branches, both domestic and overseas as well as at the bank-sponsored Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), subsidiaries, and joint ventures.
The observance of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 at the Corporate Office commenced with the administration of the ‘Integrity Pledge’. The Bank’s MD and CEO, Executive Directors, Chief Vigilance Officer and all employees took the pledge. On the occasion, Debadatta Chand, MD and CEO, Bank of Baroda also released a special edition of the “BOB Vigilance” newsletter and a theme-based short animated film that spreads the message on eliminating corruption in public life.
Surendra Kumar Dixit, Chief Vigilance Officer, Bank of Baroda said, “By saying no to corruption, we are demonstrating our allegiance to our country. At Bank of Baroda, we are committed to promoting awareness, a sense of ownership and taking collective action to tackle corruption and nurture integrity and transparency.”
As per the directions from the Central Vigilance Commission, Bank of Baroda is organising a series of activities, including awareness workshops, sensitisation programmes, walkathons, and human chains across the Bank.
Bank of Baroda observed Vigilance Awareness Week-2023 “Say no to Corruption; commit to the Nation.” A Walkathon was organized on 31 Oct at 6:30 a.m.to commemorate the birth anniversary of Iron Man of India Shri. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. The Walkathon was flagged off by guest Anupam Agarwal, IPS (CP, Mangaluru at Bank of Baroda, Zonal Office, Vijaya Towers, near Jyothi Circle, Mangaluru.
The Walkathon was from Vijaya Towers, Jyothi Circle to AM Shetty Circle in presence of Geetha Kulkarni, KSPS, ACP, Traffic, Mangaluru. Ghayathri R, General Manager and Zonal Head Ramesh Kanade, DGM and Deputy Zonal Head of Mangaluru Zone, Ashwini Kumar, Network DGM, MVS Prasad, Regional Manager, Mangaluru City, the staff members of Zonal, Regional and City branch Offices of Bank of Baroda. Ghayathri R, General Manager requested all to “stay away from corruption and help us to build a Corruption Free Nation.” DSC Prasad, Chief Manager-Vigilance Dept, Zonal Office was present.
The Bank is also organising debates and quiz competitions, engaging staff, students, and Gram Sabha members in villages. “Awareness Gram Sabha” sessions are being organised in Gram Panchayats to educate citizens about the ill effects of corruption in the growth and development of society.
About Bank of Baroda:
Founded on 20 July, 1908 by Sir Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Bank of Baroda is one of the leading commercial banks in India. At 63.97 per cent stake, it is majorly owned by the Government of India. The Bank serves its global customer base of ~165 million through over 70,000 touch points spread across 17 countries in five continents and through its various digital banking platforms, which provide all banking products and services in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The Bank’s vision matches the aspirations of its diverse clientele base and seeks to instil a sense of trust and security in all their dealings with the Bank.
Contact: Edrich A DSouza, Chief Manager – Marketing, Branding, Corporate PR, Bank of Baroda, Mangaluru Zone
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