Nagaland University observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 from October 26 to November 1 under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, concluding with a programme at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Lumami, on Monday.
Rupin Sharma, IPS, Director General of Police, Nagaland, attended the culmination programme as special guest. The observance featured poster and essay competitions and a capacity-building programme for university staff, focusing on integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct.
The poster competition was held on October 26, with participation from university departments. It was coordinated by Dr Neizo Puro, with Kilangbenla Imsong and Dr M. Romeo Singh as sub-committee members. The judges were Dr Monalisa Tase, Dr Rishikesh Faujdar and Dr M. Romeo Singh.
The essay competition, held on October 28 on the topic “Probity in Public Life: Strengthening Democratic Governance in India”, attracted 53 research scholars and undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Lumami, Kohima and Medziphema campuses. It was coordinated by Dr Sentikumla, with campus representatives forming the organising sub-committee. The judges were Prof. Sangyu Yaden, Prof. T. Zarenthung Ezung and Dr Likhase Sangtam. Winners of both competitions were announced at the culmination programme.
A capacity-building programme was held on October 30 at the university’s Video Conferencing Room in Lumami under the aegis of the Central Vigilance Commission, Government of India. Administrative staff from the Kohima and Medziphema campuses participated online.
Dr Sandeep Gupta chaired the proceedings, while Prof. Zarenthung Ezung introduced the programme. The first technical session, led by Deputy Registrar Kahoshe, covered public procurement and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), focusing on transparency, accountability and procedural practices.
The second session, conducted by Tiamenla, Additional Superintendent of Police, Zunheboto, covered information technology and cyber hygiene, conduct rules and conflict of interest. Both sessions included interactive discussions. Dr Sentikumla delivered the vote of thanks.
The observance aimed to strengthen awareness of ethical governance, preventive vigilance, cybersecurity and professional responsibility within the university community.
