A two-day Capacity Building and Training Programme on Preventive Vigilance was successfully organized at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, on 29–30 October 2026, as part of the Three-Month Preventive Vigilance Campaign (17 August–16 November 2026), under the theme “Probity for Prosperity.” The programme was attended by 30 participants and aimed at strengthening integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical practices in public administration.
        The programme commenced with welcome remarks by the Nodal Officer, HRD, followed by introductory remarks from the Vigilance Officer. The technical sessions featured a lecture on vigilance-related matters by Ch. Gehabati, Deputy Director, NEPA, Umiam, and an online lecture on “Probity for Prosperity: Building Integrity, Trust and Excellence in Public Service” by Shri Indra Bhushan Kumar, CAO, ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar. Participants also completed mandatory vigilance-related courses through the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
        On the second day, Shri Gouranga Ghosh, CFAO, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore, delivered a lecture on “GFR and Vigilance: Preventing Corruption through Transparent Public Procurement.” Dr. N. Uttam Singh delivered a lecture on “Ethical Leadership,” highlighting the importance of integrity, accountability and ethical decision-making in public service.
        During the valedictory function, Dr. G. Kadirvel, Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, emphasized the significance of preventive vigilance in promoting transparency, accountability and effective institutional governance. Smt. Ayushi Pradhan, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Sadar, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and highlighted the importance of ethical conduct, responsible administration and collective efforts towards corruption-free governance.
        The programme concluded on 30 October 2026, reaffirming the institute's commitment to integrity, ethical leadership, transparent administration and good governance.