Central Vigilance Commissioner Delivers Valedictory Address at the National Conference on Vigilance and Anti Corruption

30-10-2020: The 3-day National Conference on Vigilance and Anti-Corruption concluded in New Delhi yesterday through video-conferencing. The Conference had wide-ranging deliberations on issues relating to tackling corruption. Ways and means of utilization of various international networks for law enforcement cooperation were deliberated. Role of Training and Capacity building along with attitudinal change was identified as key aspects for Preventive Vigilance. Technological interventions like Government e-Marketplace (GEM) developed as a part of the Digital India Initiative were discussed and how it has contributed to establishing a contactless, paperless, cashless system of public procurement by bringing transparency, fairness, and competition. The need for close coordination between anti-corruption investigative agencies, vigilance, and audit institutions was highlighted. New trends in organized crime and modus operandi were noted. The importance of following the money trail in criminal investigations and enabling seamless coordination among law enforcement agencies to address all dimensions of an investigation in an effective manner was deliberated. Advances in forensic science, digital analysis, and deductive process have added new dimensions for the collection of evidence in criminal investigations. Several investigative good practices which have been developed across law enforcement agencies in the country were discussed.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla, Director, CBI mentioned strengthening synergy among law enforcement agencies within India and for continuous capacity building through training. He stressed sustained deterring action against corruption through speedy investigation and expeditious prosecution of cases. Sh. Shukla also appreciated the overwhelming response from States/UTs/Central Agencies & their contributions to the deliberations and thanked for their wholehearted participation. The participants included Heads of Anti-Corruption Bureaux, Vigilance Bureaux, Economic Offence Wings/CID from States/UTs, CVO’s, CBI officials, and representatives from various Central agencies. The CBI had organized The National Conference coinciding with ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’, which will be observed in India from 27th October to 2nd November 2020. ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ is observed every year and affirms India’s commitment to the promotion of integrity and probity in public life through citizen participation.