Mangalore: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) inaugurated its Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 at the Refinery Training Center on 28th October, under the theme, “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity”.
The inaugural lamp was lit by esteemed dignitaries, including Managing Director Shri Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath, Director (Refinery) Shri Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) Shri Ganesh S. Bhat, Executive Director (Projects) Shri BHV Prasad, and Executive Director (Refinery) Shri B. Sudarshan.
In a thought-provoking message, Managing Director Shri Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath reflected on the oil and gas industry’s unique responsibility to uphold integrity. He noted that lapses in procurement, operations, or environmental practices could have profound financial and reputational consequences. Shri Kamath urged employees to foster a culture of integrity within MRPL and encouraged transparency across all facets of business.
Director (Refinery) Shri Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai addressed the gathering, stressing that MRPL’s reputation relies on trust built with partners, customers, and communities. He underscored each member’s role as an ambassador of MRPL’s core values: honesty, integrity, and transparency.
Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Ganesh S. Bhat highlighted the significance of integrity, noting recent enhancements to MRPL’s Materials Manual as per Central Vigilance Commission recommendations. He emphasized that prioritizing integrity minimizes avenues for corruption, promoting a more transparent, trustworthy system.
Vigilance pledge was taken in Kannada, Hindhi and English. Special messages from the Honorable President of India, the Prime Minister’s message and the Central Vigilance Commission were read.
The ceremony began with the MRPL Anthem, followed by a warm welcome from Shri Krishna Hegde Miyar, Group General Manager (Human Resources). The event concluded with a vote of thanks from CGM (Vigilance) Shri Lakshmeesh Bhat and was compered by Chief Manager (Vigilance) Shri Rakesh Lobo. The program closed with the National Anthem.