Mangaluru: MRPL, in association with MSNIM, organised Vigilance Awareness Week Intercollegiate Competitions 2026 on 29 October 2026, based on the theme “Probity for Prosperity”. The competitions included Elocution, Face Painting, Quiz and Reel Making, witnessing enthusiastic participation from 136 students representing 20 colleges across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts.

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Shri Mohammed Ali Shihab A., IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer, MRPL, as the Chief Guest and presided over by Mr. K. V. Raghav Kamath, Correspondent, MSNIM and Member, Women’s National Education Society.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest appreciated the institution’s commitment to providing quality education at subsidised rates and commended the management, faculty and staff for their dedicated efforts.

Congratulating the participants, he emphasised that sincerity of effort and the spirit of participation are more important than the outcome. Highlighting the theme, he urged students to uphold integrity, develop strong moral character, cultivate reading habits, embrace challenges confidently and strive to make meaningful contributions to society. He also encouraged them to lead their lives by the guiding principle, “I will lead a life worthy of remembrance.”

In his presidential address, Mr. K. V. Raghav Kamath highlighted that vigilance is fundamentally a behavioural aspect and stressed the importance of ethical decision-making, well-defined systems and procedures in safeguarding institutional integrity and promoting societal progress.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Shilpi Saha, Director In-charge, MSNIM. Shri Keshava Kumara, General Manager – Vigilance, MRPL, highlighted the significance of Vigilance Awareness Week, followed by the Integrity Pledge administered by Shri Ashwani Kumar Kesarwani, Manager – Vigilance, MRPL. Mrs. Arpita Devadiga, Assistant Professor, MSNIM, presented the programme report, while Mrs. Nanditha Sunil, Assistant Professor, MSNIM, announced the prize winners and proposed the vote of thanks.

Senior officials from MRPL’s Vigilance Department, faculty members and students were present.