BPCL launches vigilance awareness week 2024

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a prestigious 'Maharatna' and Fortune Global 500 Company, inaugurated Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 (VAW-2024) on 28th October at its Corporate Office, reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices and integrity in business.

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The event, themed "Culture of Integrity for Nation's Prosperity," is being observed from October 28 to November 3 across BPCL's operations nationwide, with a series of activities designed to raise awareness and foster vigilance among all employees. The inaugural ceremony was led by Chief Guest Dinesh Kumar Jain, Ex-Chief Secretary of Maharashtra and Ex-Member Lokpal, who joined BPCL leadership including Meenaxi Rawat, IES, Chief Vigilance Officer; V.R.K. Gupta, Director (Finance); Raj Kumar Dubey, Director (HR); S. Srikanth, Chief General Manager (Vigilance), and other senior officials. In a symbolic moment, Meenaxi Rawat administered the Integrity Pledge, uniting BPCL officials across India through a live webcast to affirm their dedication to honesty and transparency. In a message to employees, G. Krishnakumar, Chairman and Managing Director, BPCL highlighted Bharat Petroleum's commitment to ethics, integrity, and accountability, which are fundamental to its operations. He stated that this week serves as a vital reminder of our dedication to fostering a corruption-free workplace. He also lauded Meenaxi Rawat and her vigilance team, for their ongoing dedication to promoting the values of ethics and integrity. In her address, Meenaxi Rawat highlighted India's ranking in the Corruption Perception Index, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement in ethical practices. She referred to Ethisphere's annual rankings, which reveal that ethical companies often outperfor