Pulwama, Oct 13: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K, South Kashmir, in collaboration with the School Education Department, Pulwama, today organised a Vigilance Awareness and Sensitisation Programme at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Pulwama, as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 being observed on the theme “Probity for Prosperity.”
The programme was aimed at sensitising officers and heads of educational institutions about vigilance measures, ethical conduct, transparency, accountability and the importance of maintaining integrity in the discharge of official duties.
Heads of educational institutions from across the district participated in the programme. The session provided an opportunity to deliberate upon the adverse impact of corruption on public service delivery and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of government institutions.
DySP, Anti-Corruption Bureau, South Kashmir, Bahar Ahmad Khan, Senior Prosecution Officer, South Kashmir, Umar Mansoor and Inspector ACB South Kashmir, Bilal Ahmad addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of vigilance awareness in preventing corrupt practices and strengthening public trust in government institutions.
The speakers emphasised that integrity, honesty and accountability must remain central to public service. They also sensitised the participants about their responsibilities in ensuring transparent and ethical functioning of educational institutions and encouraged them to act as ambassadors of integrity within their institutions and society.
The programme further highlighted the important role of educational institutions in creating awareness among students and the wider community about the harmful effects of corruption and the significance of responsible citizenship.
Sheikh Saleem Bin Ahmad is a journalist and media professional from Jammu and Kashmir. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Kashmir Convener, an English-language newspaper established in 2006 and based in Srinagar.
He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. His professional experience spans journalism, editorial management, government public relations and media communication.
His earlier professional experience includes reporting with media organisations and working with the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
He is one of the youngest Editors-in-Chief in India by taking charge as Editor-in-Chief at The Kashmir Convener in 2015at the age of 26.
Through journalism and editorial leadership, he seeks to strengthen public-interest reporting and bring regional issues to a wider readership.
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