The valedictory ceremony of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 at NMDC was held on November 1st, featuring a keynote address by Major General Ajay Misra, General Officer Commanding of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Sub Area. He highlighted the importance of personal integrity in shaping organizational culture, emphasizing that vigilance is rooted in self-awareness and collective responsibility. Major General Misra stated, “Integrity is the essence of our character, reflected in every decision we make. Vigilance is not about suspicion but about fostering an environment of honesty and trust. When integrity becomes a habit, vigilance becomes effortless, enabling institutions like NMDC to thrive on credibility, discipline, and purpose—ensuring growth measured not just in tons of ore but in tons of trust.”
Senior NMDC leaders, including Shri Vinay Kumar, Director (Technical), and Shri C Neelakanta Reddy, Chief Vigilance Officer, addressed the gathering, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to transparency and ethical practices. Shri Kumar praised the vigilance team’s proactive efforts in leveraging digital interventions and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and accountability. He emphasized that robust systems foster objective decisions, which are the true indicators of integrity. Shri Reddy highlighted NMDC’s community outreach programs, where awareness initiatives in schools across various locations promote lifelong values of honesty and responsibility, underscoring that a corruption-free society begins with education and awareness.
Throughout the week, NMDC employees and stakeholders actively participated in competitions such as quizzes, drawing, essays, and elocution contests, fostering a spirit of vigilance and ethical conduct. The week culminated in a closing ceremony that celebrated the creativity and dedication of participants, bringing together employees, students, and leadership to reflect on how integrity underpins sustainable growth and good governance. NMDC reaffirmed its belief that integrity is everyone’s responsibility, and vigilance is a collective promise to uphold transparency, fairness, and ethical excellence across all levels.
