Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) kicked off Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 on October 28, reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices and integrity ¹. The event, themed “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity,” will run until November 3, featuring activities to promote awareness and vigilance among employees.
Leadership Commitment
Chairman and Managing Director Shri G. Krishnakumar emphasized BPCL’s dedication to ethics, integrity, and accountability, highlighting the importance of a corruption-free workplace. Chief Vigilance Officer Smt. Meenaxi Rawat administered the Integrity Pledge, uniting BPCL officials across India.
Key Initiatives
– Launch of three publications: The Vigilance Officer’s Handbook, Do’s & Don’ts Handbook for Officers, and the Vigilance Newsletter
– Integration of policies and guidelines on a centralized intranet webpage
– Public Grievance Portal success
– Integrity Clubs in schools to instill ethics in young minds
*Expert Insights*
Chief Guest Shri Dinesh Kumar Jain shared an anecdote from Sweden, illustrating how accountability reinforces integrity. He outlined the formula for understanding corruption and highlighted the Government of India’s anti-corruption measures.
By observing Vigilance Awareness Week, BPCL aims to foster a transparent corporate ethos for sustainable growth.