**Vigilance Seminar on “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” Organized by Solapur Division of Central Railway**
In line with its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability, the Solapur Division of Central Railway organized a Vigilance seminar on the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” on 18th September 2025. The event was held in association with the Vigilance Department, Headquarters (HQ), Central Railway (CR), Mumbai.
**Emphasis on Personal and Professional Integrity**
Senior Deputy General Manager, HQ CR, Neeraj Kumar Dohare, addressed the gathering and stressed the importance of maintaining both personal and professional integrity. He highlighted the need for strict adherence to rules and a strong commitment to transparency. Mr. Dohare also guided participants on various Railway codes and best practices essential for ensuring vigilance in day-to-day operations.
**Deputy Chief Vigilance Officers Highlight Measures to Curb Corruption**
During the session, Deputy Chief Vigilance Officers offered detailed insights into steps taken to curb corruption across different Railway departments. They used relevant case studies to encourage officers to foster a corruption-free, integrity-driven work environment.
**Quiz Competition Reinforces Ethical Awareness**
To actively engage employees, a quiz competition focusing on the Railway Code of Conduct was conducted. Officers and staff members who answered correctly were recognized and awarded prizes. This interactive element served to reinforce the importance of knowledge and awareness in upholding ethical standards.
**Active Participation of Senior Officers and Staff**
The seminar saw the participation of several distinguished officials, including Chief Project Manager, Solapur Division, Shailendra Singh Parihar. Senior officers from the Vigilance Department at HQ CR, such as Pradeep Hirde (Traffic), Chandrakant Kadam (Accounts & Personnel), Sunil Kumar Bairwa (Electrical), and Amit Joshi (Stores & Mechanical), also took part. Additionally, Chief Vigilance Inspectors from various departments, along with all branch officers and inspectors of the Solapur Division, actively engaged in the event.
**Conclusion and Appreciation of Vigilance Efforts**
The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Solapur, Anshumali Kumar. He praised the ongoing efforts of the Vigilance Department and encouraged all staff members to embrace vigilance as a collective responsibility.
The program was coordinated by Senior Divisional Finance Manager, Aditya Tripathi, and successfully organized by the Personnel Department under the leadership of Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, Machhindra Galve.
Through initiatives like this seminar, the Solapur Division of Central Railway reiterates its steadfast commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and building a corruption-free Railway system.
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