ACB-J&K organised a day-long Vigilance Awareness Session at Shopian.
28/10/2026
Shopian, October 27 (KIP)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu & Kashmir (ACB-J&K), organised a day-long Vigilance Awareness Session and Youth Parliament, as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, on 27th October 2026 at the Auditorium of Government Degree College, Shopian. The programme was conducted under the national theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with a special focus on the Department of Health and the Department of Urban Local Bodies (ULB).
The session was graced by the presence of the Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, Shri Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS, along with other senior officers of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The distinguished guests on the occasion were Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah, Retired Professor of Medicine, SKIMS, and Mr. Showkat Aijaz Bhat (KAS), Retired Former Commissioner, State Taxes Department. The programme was also attended by the Principal of Government Degree College Shopian, Shri Tariq Hussain Mir, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Shopian, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shopian, faculty members of GDC Shopian, and representatives from all Government Degree Colleges of South Kashmir.
The event witnessed overwhelming participation, with approximately 160 officials from the concerned departments, 400 students and faculty members, drawn from 23 Government Degree Colleges of South Kashmir, Central University of Kashmir and the University of Kashmir, besides 50 officers and officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The participating colleges included Government Degree Colleges of Kelam, D.H. Pora, Frisal, Qazigund, Boys Pulwama, Tral, Women Pulwama, Pampore, Rajpora, Awantipora, Shopian, Zainpora, Boys Anantnag, Women Anantnag, Kulgam, Dooru, Bijbehara, Utrasoo, Mattan, Kokernag, Vailoo, Pahalgam and Vrinag.
The programme commenced with the opening remarks of Shri Mohammad Saleem Bhat (JKPS), Superintendent of Police, ACB APKS, who welcomed the distinguished guests, participants and outlined the objectives of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026 and the importance of the theme “Probity for Prosperity”.
A special highlight of the programme was the Youth Parliament Session, in which 32 student interns and members, including the Speaker, deliberated upon critical issues of public importance. The session also provided students with an opportunity to understand parliamentary procedures, engage in constructive debate and express their views on public service delivery, besides encouraging them to develop informed perspectives on governance and public administration. Two motions were taken up for consideration:
1.“The Quality Healthcare and Municipal Governance Bill, 2026” along with the resolution titled “Ensuring Quality Healthcare through Transparency and Accountability” (relating to the Health Department); &
2. “The Quality Healthcare and Municipal Governance Bill, 2026” along with the resolution titled “Strengthening Local Governance for Clean, Green and Resilient Cities” (relating to the Urban Local Bodies).
After detailed deliberations, both motions and the accompanying resolutions were put to vote and were passed with majority in favour, underscoring the collective commitment of the youth towards transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance in the health and municipal sectors.
To further reinforce the message of integrity and vigilance, an interactive Kahoot Questionnaire Session (Audience Poll) was conducted, comprising 40 carefully framed questions on departmental working, anti-corruption, ethics and good governance. The session saw enthusiastic participation of around 250 students and officials, making the learning process engaging and impactful. The Youth Parliament and Kahoot sessions were ably moderated by Inspector Bilal Ahmad of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
The distinguished guest speakers, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah and Mr. Showkat Aijaz Bhat, also shared their rich professional experiences and offered valuable insights aimed at improving the functioning of government departments, emphasising ethical conduct, accountability and public service orientation.
In his closing remarks, the Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, Shri Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS highlighted the critical need for integrity and probity in the working of government departments. He underscored that sustained transparency, ethical decision-making and zero tolerance towards corruption are essential for building public trust and achieving the larger goal of prosperity for the people of the Union Territory.
At the conclusion of the programme, the participants were presented with certificates of participation and appreciation by the Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, in recognition of their active involvement and contribution to the Vigilance Awareness initiatives.
The formal Vote of Thanks was proposed by Shri Umer Mansoor, Senior Prosecuting Officer, ACB APKS, who expressed gratitude to the Director ACB J&K, the distinguished guests, participating institutions, department officials and students for making the programme a success.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K reaffirms its commitment to continuing such outreach programmes across educational institutions and government departments so as to nurture a culture of honesty, transparency and accountability among the youth and public servants of the Union Territory.
REASI: At Reasi, Anti Corruption Bureau J&K, Udhampur-Reasi Branch Organized a Youth Parliament Session under Vigilance Awareness Program and the theme was “Probity for Prosperity” on 27-10-2026 at DC Office Reasi choose Public Interest Rural Development Department (RDD), reaffirming its commitment to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration and emphasizing the need to strengthen Vigilance awareness among public servants and the general public. Inclusion of Youth Parliament Session provide platform for youth to engage in parliament style debates, discussions and governance.
The Awareness Programme was graced by Sh. Vishwa Murthi Shastri, Sanskrit scholar, Padma Shri Awardee 2022 as the Chief Guest. The programme by DC Reasi Sh. Kumar Abhishek,(IAS), SSP Reasi Sh. Mukund Tibrewal (IPS), ADDC Reasi, ADC Reasi, AC(R) Reasi along with Principals of Government Degree Colleges and Government Polytechnic Colleges of the district, as well as Principals of nearby Higher Secondary Schools. . Sh. Altaf Wahid, Sr.PO ACB UR Branch acted as the Speaker/Moderator and facilitated the proceedings of the programme.
The programme witnessed the participation of 50 officials from the concerned department, 10 officials from the Education Department and 25 officials from ACB, reflecting the active involvement of officials from various departments and educational institutions.
A Youth Parliament Session was organised with the participation of 18 interns and student members, including the Speaker, to deliberate upon the objectives, provisions and significance of the VB-G RAM-G initiative, with particular emphasis on transforming rural governance through transparency, accountability and empowerment. A Questionnaire session was held via KAHOOT App. There were 200 participants in the questionnaire session and 20 Number of questions were served to the participants.
SP ACB Udhampur-Reasi) was Speaker from ACB on General topic. He also closed the session with Vote of Thanks.
RAJOURI: In another similar event under Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, Economic Offence Wing (EOW) and Poonch Rajouri Branch of Anti Corruption Bureau J&K at Govt. PG College Rajouri choose Public Interest Social Welfare Department for debate and discussions over the working and its governance.
This Awareness Programme was graced by Dr. Latif Mir, Vice Principal, Govt. PG College Rajouri. The Program was attended by Sh. Harpal singh DPO&ICDS Rajouri, Sh. Abdul Rahim Distt. Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Rajouri and Smt. Mamta Sharma Anand, JKPS SSP PR Branch ACB. Alond with Sh. Shamsher Singh, Dy.SP and Sh. Ashwani Angotra, Dy.SP were Speakers from ACB. The session was attended by 50 Officials from the concerned department, 200 officials from Education department and 23 officials from ACB.
A Youth Parliament Session was also organised with the participation of 20 interns and student members, including the Speaker, to deliberate upon the objectives, provisions w.r.t Jan kalian, Jan Vishwas-Pension Vyastha Mein Pardarshita aur Jawabdehi and significance of the Social Welfare Department, with particular emphasis on transforming rural economy/development and governance through transparency, accountability and empowerment.
A Questionnaire session was held via KAHOOT App. There were 62 participants in the questionnaire session and 23 questions were served. The Session was closed with vote of Thanks by Sh. Shamsher Singh, Dy.SP PR ACB.
During the proceedings, the participants actively engaged in discussions on the Bill and the resolutions placed before the Youth Parliament. Following deliberations, the Bill and the resolutions were passed in favour of the proposed measures, reflecting the participants' collective support for the objectives and principles discussed during the session.