Mangaluru : As a part of “Vigilance Awareness Week-2024”, a “Workshop on Preventive Vigilance” was organized at Mangaluru, attended by 200 participants, Regional Heads & Business leaders of Bank of Baroda of Mangaluru Zone. The workshop aimed to foster awareness about preventive vigilance practices in banking sector, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to transparency and ethical conduct.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Shri. Ramesh Kanade, DGM (C & A), followed by the Integrity Pledge administered by Mr. D S C Prasad, CM & ZVH. Shri. Rajesh Khanna, General Manager & Zonal Head, delivered the inaugural speech, emphasizing the importance of vigilance in financial sector by stating that “being vigilant in your personal life can help you be vigilant in your professional life”.
The keynote address was delivered by Chief Guest Shri. Surendra Kumar Dixit, CVO of Bank of Baroda; he emphasized on “Culture of Integrity on Nations Prosperity”. The workshop featured insightful presentations from prominent speakers, including Shri. Dr. Sankarganesh Karuppiah, IRS, Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax, Mangalore and Dr. Ananth Prabhu, expert in cyber security. The final session on “Preventive Vigilance in Banking” was delivered by Shri. K Ramdas Shenoy, Ex-CVO of Bank of Baroda and Ex. ED of Vijaya Bank.
A Walkathon was organized from Bank of Baroda, Zonal Office to Clock Tower, Rajaji Park. The event was flagged off by Chief Guest Shri Sidharth Goyal, IPS, DCP (Law & Order), Mangaluru City, in presence of Shri Dinesh Kumar, DCP (Crime & Traffic), Mangaluru City, Shri Surendra Kumar Dixit, CVO of Bank of Baroda and Shri. Rajesh Khanna, General Manager & ZH. In his address, Shri Sidharth Goyal lauded the enthusiastic participation of over -300- senior executives and bank staff, emphasizing the significance of such initiatives of public awareness in the fight against corruption. The walkathon aimed to raise awareness about vigilance and promote integrity in public life.
These events highlighted the bank’s proactive role in promoting vigilance and ensuring compliance with high ethical standards, reinforcing public trust in the banking system.
