Jammu, October 30 (Scoop News)-ACB J&K, today, organized a Youth Parliament & Awareness Session at Police Auditorium, Gulshan Ground, Jammu under Vigilance Awareness Week program with theme “Probity for Prosperity”, in continuation to its initiatives to widely propagate observance of honest work culture for the progress and prosperity of India. Pushing its determined initiatives and adding a new dimension to lift the Vigilance Awareness in Students and Departments, through the youth-based contingents, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu & Kashmir organized a day-long Vigilance Awareness and Youth Parliament Session, as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, on 30th October 2026, at the Police Auditorium, Gulshan Ground, Jammu. The programme was conducted under the National theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with a special focus on Revenue Department; Jammu Housing & Urban Development Department & Police Department.
The session was graced by the presence of Shri Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS, the Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, along with other senior officers of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The distinguished guest on the occasion was Prof. (Dr.) Kulwant Singh, Retired Director, the Law School, University of Jammu. The programme was also attended by the representatives from different colleges of Jammu.
The event witnessed overwhelming participation, with approximately 550 students and faculty members, besides 60 officers and officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Shri Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS, Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K addressed the students of various colleges affiliated with the University of Jammu on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week–2026, with the theme of this year’s Vigilance Awareness Week “Probity for Prosperity. During the interaction, the Director ACB highlighted the importance of integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical values in public life. He also encouraged students, particularly the youth, to stand against corruption and contribute towards building a society based on honesty, fairness and good governance. The session aimed to sensitize young minds about their role and responsibility in promoting a corruption-free society, as the youth are the future pillars of a transparent, accountable and prosperous nation. “Integrity begins with an individual and leads to the prosperity of a nation.”
A key highlight of the programme was the Youth Parliament Session, wherein 35 interns of different colleges and members, including the Speaker, deliberated on significant issues of public importance. The session offered a valuable platform for students to familiarize themselves with parliamentary procedures, participate in constructive debates and articulate their views on public service delivery. It also encouraged critical thinking and helped foster informed perspectives on governance, public administration and democratic processes. Three motions were taken up for deliberation during the session:
1. Whether Digital Transformation Has Made Revenue Services More Efficient and Effective (relating to the Revenue Department);
2. Smart Jammu: A Reality or a Distant Dream?” (relating to the Housing & Urban Development Department);
3. Cyber Crime: Is the Police Department Adequately Prepared for Emerging Threats?” (relating to the Police Department);
After detailed deliberations, three motions and the accompanying resolutions were put to vote. Out of which, two motions related to Revenue and Police Departments were passed with majority in favour, emphasizing the collective obligation of the youth towards transparent, responsible and citizen-centric governance in the Police Department & Revenue Department, while the third motion related to Housing and Urban Development Department was not passed.
While further strengthening the message of integrity and vigilance, an interactive Kahoot Questionnaire Session (Audience Poll) was conducted, comprising 30 specifically framed questions related to Police Department ( Cyber Crime), Housing & Urban Development Department (Smart City) & Revenue Department (Digitalization of revenue Record). The session saw passionate contribution of around 400 students and officials, making the process more attractive and effective.
The distinguished guest speaker, Prof. (Dr.) Kulwant Singh, Retired Director, the Law School, University of Jammu, shared his rich professional experience and offered valuable insights into enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of government departments, while underscoring the importance of ethical conduct, accountability, and a steadfast commitment to the principles of public service.
In his highly valued concluding remarks, Shri Shivdeep Singh, JKPS, SSP ACB Jammu, accentuated the paramount importance of integrity, probity and ethical conduct in the functioning of government departments. He emphasized that sustained transparency, principled decision-making and an unwavering zero-tolerance approach towards corruption are indispensable to strengthening public trust, promoting good governance and advancing the overarching objective of sustainable prosperity and inclusive development for the people of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
At the conclusion of the programme, the participants were presented with Mementos, certificates of participation and appreciation, by the Prof. (Dr.) Kulwant Singh, Retired Director, the Law School, University of Jammu, Shri Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS Director Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, Shri Shivdeep Singh, SSP ACB Jammu and other Officers and Officials of ACB(J&K), in recognition of their active involvement and contribution to the Vigilance Awareness initiatives.
The formal Vote of thanks was proposed by Shri Shivdeep Singh Jamwal, JKPS, SSP ACB Jammu, who expressed gratitude to the Worthy Director ACB J&K, the distinguished guests, participating institutions and students, for making the programme a great success.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, reiterated its unwavering commitment to undertaking such awareness and outreach initiatives across educational institutions, general public and government departments, with the objective of fostering a strong culture of integrity, honesty, transparency and accountability among the youth and public servants throughout the Union Territory.
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