Nagaland University observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 from October 26 to November 1 under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with a series of activities aimed at promoting integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public life.
The week-long observance culminated on November 2 at I Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Nagaland University, Lumami, with Director General of Police, Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, IPS, attending as special guest.
The programme brought together university officials, faculty members, staff, students and other participants to reaffirm the importance of probity and vigilance in public and organisational life. It also marked the conclusion of various awareness initiatives, including poster and essay competitions and a capacity-building programme for university staff. Winners of both competitions were announced during the programme.
Poster and essay competitions
Nagaland University organised a poster competition at its Lumami headquarters on October 26, the opening day of Vigilance Awareness Week. With participation from all departments, the competition encouraged students and members of the university community to use visual expression to convey messages on integrity, anti-corruption, responsible citizenship, ethical public service and preventive vigilance.
The competition was coordinated by Dr Neizo Puro, with Kilangbenla Imsong and Dr M Romeo Singh as sub-committee members. The panel of judges comprised Dr Monalisa Tase, Dr Rishikesh Faujdar and Dr M Romeo Singh.
The essay competition was held on October 28 on the topic “Probity in Public Life: Strengthening Democratic Governance in India”. It attracted 53 research scholars and undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Lumami, Kohima and Medziphema campuses.
The competition encouraged participants to reflect on how probity, transparency and integrity contribute to strengthening democratic governance and promoting societal progress.
It was coordinated by Dr Sentikumla, with a sub-committee comprising Dr Arjun Das, Dr Lobeno Mozhui and Dr Thokchom Ghanakumar Singh from Lumami, Dr Lovika P Shikhu from Kohima and Dr Waluniba from Medziphema. The panel of judges comprised Prof Sangyu Yaden, Prof T Zarenthung Ezung and Dr Likhase Sangtam.
Winners of both competitions were announced at the culmination programme on November 2.
Capacity-building programme for staff
A capacity-building programme for university staff was held on October 30 in the Video Conferencing Room at Nagaland University, Lumami, under the aegis of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Government of India. Administrative staff from the Kohima and Medziphema campuses also participated online.
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Dr Sandeep Gupta chaired the proceedings, while Prof Zarenthung Ezung introduced the programme.
The first technical session, led by Kahoshe, Deputy Registrar, focused on public procurement and the new features and functionalities of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), highlighting the importance of transparency, accountability and adherence to proper procedures.
The second session, conducted by Tiamenla, Additional Superintendent of Police, Zunheboto, covered information technology and cyber security hygiene, conduct rules and conflict of interest. Both sessions included interactive question-and-answer discussions.
Dr. Sentikumla proposed the vote of thanks.
The University said the culmination programme, competitions and staff capacity-building session collectively reinforced its commitment to ethical governance, transparency, accountability, cyber security and professional conduct.
