SAIL Observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 from Oct 28 to Nov 3

New Delhi / October 28, 2024: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on Monday inaugurated Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) from October 28 till November 3, 2024 to promote integrity, transparency and ethical practices in SAIL. The programme commenced at SAIL’s Corporate Office with Amarendu Prakash, Chairman, SAIL, VS Chakravarthy, Director (Commercial), AK Tulsiani, Director (Finance), KK Singh, Director (Personnel), AK Singh, Director (Technical, Projects & Raw Materials) and SN Gupta, CVO, SAIL offering floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. Thereafter, Integrity pledge was administered by Amarendu Prakash, Chairman, SAIL to the SAIL collective, a statement from the company said. 

The VAW will see an array of activities across SAIL Plants and Units aimed at reinforcing ethical standards within SAIL. These activities will include slogan writing, quiz, painting competitions and interactive sessions among others. SAIL employees, family members and students across SAIL Plants and Units will be participating in these activities. During the VAW Campaign period (from August 15 to November 15, 2024), various outreach programmes such as Gram Sabhas, Vendor meets, programmes / activities by Ethics Clubs in SAIL townships are being conducted in SAIL Plants and Units to create awareness among stakeholders & school children, the statement added. 

Amarendu Prakash addressed the SAIL collective and said, “Integrity is not just about compliance, it is about building a culture where ethical behavior is second nature. Our commitment to integrity and transparency is an important factor in driving our organization’s success”. 

S N Gupta, CVO, SAIL while addressing the gathering, highlighted the need for review of existing systems and procedures with a view to enhance transparency & accountability.