NLC India Limited (NLCIL) concluded its three-month Vigilance Awareness Campaign (VAC) and Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2026 with a valedictory function at Neyveli on November 12, 2026. Organised under the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) theme, “Probity for Prosperity” (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि), the programme highlighted technology integration, capacity building, transparency and preventive vigilance as key priorities for the company’s future growth.
The event was attended by NLCIL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya; Functional Directors Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman (Mines), Thiru Samir Swarup (HR), Thiru Rajesh Pratap Singh Sisodia (P&P) and Thiru P L S S Chaitanya Prakash (Power); and Chief Vigilance Officer Thiru Appakannu Govindarajan, IPoS. Executive Directors, project and unit heads, senior officials, stakeholders, school students and competition winners also participated.
During the function, the CMD released a special edition of NLCIL’s in-house vigilance magazine, Neyveli Vigil, in the presence of the Functional Directors and the CVO.
CMD Calls for Greater Transparency and Digital Systems
In his presidential address, CMD Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya appreciated the Vigilance Division for conducting a wide range of outreach and preventive vigilance activities during the campaign.
Emphasising NLCIL’s close association with society, he said the organisation must ensure greater transparency and visibility across its systems while progressively reducing manual intervention. He also highlighted the need to update and modify contract manuals and operational procedures to strengthen accountability and ensure smoother organisational functioning.
The CMD stressed that transparent systems and improved procedures would be essential as NLCIL expands its operations.
CVO Emphasises Integrity, Capacity Building and Technology Adoption
Delivering the keynote address, CVO Thiru Appakannu Govindarajan highlighted a positive shift in the CVC’s approach, with greater emphasis on promoting integrity, honesty and probity rather than focusing only on instances of corruption.
He underlined the importance of individual responsibility in contributing to societal development, particularly as the programme brought together employees and students representing the future generation.
The CVO also noted the broad public participation generated through the campaign. Competitions such as Reels and Rangoli attracted participants from different sections of society, including a local flower vendor.
With NLCIL preparing for large-scale organisational expansion, he emphasised the need to reduce procedural errors, strengthen capacity building and keep pace with technological advancements. These measures, he noted, would support innovation, operational stability and sustainable organisational growth.
Director (Mines) Appreciates Inclusive Campaign
Delivering the felicitation address, Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines), recalled the contribution and nation-building legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He appreciated the CVO and Team Vigilance for conceptualising and conducting an inclusive campaign that encouraged active participation from employees, students and the general public.
During the ceremony, the CMD, Functional Directors and CVO distributed prizes to winners of various competitions conducted as part of the campaign. The Most Vigilant Employee Awards were also presented.
Earlier, Tmt. Citrakala T.G., Chief General Manager (Vigilance), delivered the welcome address. She emphasised that while campaign activities may last for a limited period, the ethical values and principles they promote must remain permanent.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Thiru R. Gunasekaran, General Manager (Vigilance), followed by a thematic cultural programme.
The campaign reinforced the importance of ethical governance, transparency and public participation in organisational development. NLCIL’s focus on technology integration, capacity building and procedural improvements reflects its commitment to strengthening institutional systems as it prepares for its next phase of expansion.
