Chief Minister Inaugurated Vigilance Week | 31 Oct 2023

Why In News?

On October 30, 2023, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the 'Oppose Corruption, Be Dedicated to the Nation' programme as part of vigilance week. He also announced the creation of 103 new posts in the Vigilance Department.

Key Points:

• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that a team of surveillance and technical experts will be formed to effectively improve the functioning of the Vigilance Department.
• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that during the 'Vigilance Awareness Week', awareness campaigns should be conducted regularly through various means for corruption-free Uttarakhand.
• The Chief Minister directed the officers of the Vigilance Department to submit a report twice a month on the action being taken by the department to prevent corruption. Regular monitoring of their departments should be done by all departmental secretaries to root out corruption.
• He said that the number 1064 issued for corruption-free Uttarakhand should also be widely publicized. Any complaint related to corruption should be responded to promptly, prompt action should be taken if the complaint is found to be true.