Airports Authority of India is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2019 from October 28, 2019 to November 2, 2019, with theme “Integrity – A Way of Life” across all its airports and establishments. An event was organised on October 28, 2019 at AAI’s corporate headquarters, (Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan), which was inaugurated by Anuj Aggarwal, Chairman, AAI in the presence of I.N. Murthy, Member (Operations), A K Pathak, Member (Planning), Vineet Gulati, Member (ANS), J. K.Goel, ED (HR) & Suresh N.Borkar, GM (Vig). The Integrity Pledge was administered by the Chairman to Officers and Employees of AAI on this occasion.
In his official address during the inauguration, Chairman, AAI, laid emphasis on the importance of vigilance as an effective maintenance tool. He advised AAI airports to increase awareness amongst public and employees about Preventive Vigilance. He also requested, advised and called upon everyone to participate in the activities of the Vigilance Awareness Week -2019 with earnestness and sincerity. The Chairman also said that the objective of VAW is to sensitise all towards Preventive Vigilance and encourage them to support the fight against corruption.
On this occasion, Suresh Borkar, GM(Vigilance), AAI, “Corruption is like a disease which needs to be treated and Preventive Vigilance has a vital role to play in it”. He also highlighted the achievements of Vigilance Directorate in the last one year including establishment of New Integrity Clubs in various Government Schools including Kendriya Vidyalayas across the length and breadth of our country, to impart moral education to school students. AAI has successfully established at least one Integrity Club in each State/UT across India.