BEML leads Vigilance Walkathon in Bengaluru UPDATED

BEML Ltd., a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), took the lead in organising a grand Vigilance Walkathon in association with the Vigilance Study Circle, Bengaluru (VSCB) as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, in accordance with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

The event commenced with employees and officials from various PSUs assembling at the entrance of the historic Kanteerava Stadium. The walkathon witnessed participation from over 500 employees and officials representing various organisations, including BEML, HAL, BEL, ITI Limited, BMRCL, Canara Bank and other institutions. Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs), Directors and senior officers from the participating organisations also took part.

The walkathon was jointly flagged off by Dr. Sajid Farid Shapoo, IPS and CVOs, Directors of other organizations by waving chequered flags, marking the commencement of the awareness march.

Participants walked around the stadium and along the adjoining prominent routes carrying banners and placards while raising slogans such as “I Am Against Corruption – Are You?” and “Probity for Prosperity”. The event brought together public sector organisations to promote integrity, transparency and accountability.

Pamphlets explaining the importance of complaints and safe reporting mechanisms, including complaints to CVOs and under the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) framework, were distributed. Officers and volunteers interacted with citizens to highlight how genuine complaints can help improve systems and prevent corruption.

Addressing participants, Dr. Sajid Farid Shapoo, IPS, CVO of BEML, said the week offered an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to integrity. He stressed that fact-based complaints were an act of national service and assured protection for complainants under the PIDPI framework. The Vigilance Study Circle, Bengaluru, expressed its gratitude to all participating PSUs, Bengaluru Police, authorities of Kanteerava Stadium and the public for making the event a success.