PULWAMA: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), South Kashmir, in collaboration with the School Education Department, Pulwama, organised a vigilance awareness programme at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Pulwama, on Tuesday as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026.
The programme, held under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, focused on promoting transparency, accountability and ethical conduct among heads of educational institutions and other officials.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Bahar Ahmad Khan, Senior Prosecution Officer Umar Mansoor and Inspector Bilal Ahmad, all associated with ACB South Kashmir, addressed the participants on the importance of vigilance in preventing corruption and strengthening public trust in government institutions.
The speakers stressed that honesty, integrity and accountability were essential to public service. They also highlighted the responsibility of educational institution heads to ensure transparent and ethical functioning and encouraged them to promote integrity within their institutions and communities.
Heads of educational institutions from across Pulwama district attended the programme, which also highlighted the role of schools in educating students and the wider community about the consequences of corruption and the importance of responsible citizenship.
