Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Srinagar: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar on Monday observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 by organising an Integrity Pledge ceremony on its premises, with officers and officials resolving to maintain zero tolerance towards corruption in the discharge of their duties.
The pledge was administered by Masarat Hashim, Administrator, Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar, in the presence of officers and staff. Chief Accounts Officer Nausheen Mushtaq was also present on the occasion.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct, pledging not to tolerate corrupt practices in any form in the course of their official work.
Addressing the gathering, the Administrator said integrity and transparency are essential for efficient public service and for strengthening public confidence in government institutions. He urged employees to carry out their duties with sincerity, dedication and professionalism, while upholding the highest standards of ethics and accountability. The programme concluded with participants reiterating their commitment to integrity and good governance.
The observance holds particular relevance for a medical institution of GMC Srinagar’s scale. Together with its associated hospitals, the college is among the principal healthcare providers in the Kashmir Valley, serving patients from across the region who depend on public facilities for affordable treatment. Procurement of medicines and equipment, management of funds, recruitment and day to day patient services all involve decisions in which transparency directly affects the quality of care.
Vigilance Awareness Week is observed every year under the aegis of the Central Vigilance Commission, and this year runs from October 26 to November 1 under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”. Institutions across the country hold pledge ceremonies and awareness programmes to promote ethical values and strengthen the fight against corruption.
For hospitals in particular, health administrators say, integrity is not an abstract ideal. Delays caused by irregular practices, shortages arising from poor purchasing, or demands for unofficial payments can have real consequences for patients, many of whom are already facing distress. Clear procedures, accountable supervision and a culture of public service are therefore central to restoring and maintaining trust in the health system.
The ceremony at GMC Srinagar forms part of a wider set of activities being held by government bodies across Jammu and Kashmir during the week. Officials expressed hope that such exercises would translate into everyday conduct, with employees treating the pledge as a standing obligation rather than a one time formality.
