Training of Trainers Programme on Master Circulars and Vigilance Manual 2026 UPDATED

Hyderabad: The Vigilance Department of NMDC Limited co-hosted the Training of Trainers Programme conducted by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on 17 September 2026 at Hyderabad on “Master Circulars and Vigilance Manual 2026” for Vigilance Officers of organisations in the South Zone.

The programme was virtually addressed by the Chief Guest, Praveen Kumar Sinha, Former Special Director, CBI, who emphasised the significance of the CVC Master Circulars and the need for revision of the Vigilance Manual. He also highlighted the importance of rotation of personnel holding sensitive posts as an important preventive vigilance measure.

The occasion was graced by Rajiv Verma, Consultant, CVC; Ajai Kumar Verma, Director, CVC; and Arvind Kumar, OSD, CVC, along with Spurthi Reddy, CVO, MIDHANI & BDL; P. Krishna Kumar, CVO, ECIL; and C. Neelakanta Reddy, CVO, NMDC Limited.

The speakers from the CVC provided an overview of the Vigilance Manual 2026, highlighting the key changes and their implications for vigilance administration. Around 75 Vigilance Officers and representatives from organizations of the South Zone participated in the programme.

The CVO, NMDC, emphasised the importance of the CVC Master Circulars and the Vigilance Manual 2026 for vigilance functionaries, highlighting the need for a thorough understanding of their provisions and their effective implementation in vigilance functions.

The HOD, Vigilance, extended gratitude to all the distinguished speakers for sharing their valuable knowledge and experience, and to the participants for their enthusiastic participation, attentive listening, and meaningful engagement, which contributed significantly to making the programme highly interactive and enriching.