early times report
Jammu, Oct 29: PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, successfully hosted a One-Day Vigilance Awareness Program focused on “Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI)”, under the guidance of worthy Principal Prof Dr. Geetanjali Andotra and was organized by the College IQAC and the Department of Political Science in collaboration with the J&K Science Technology & Innovation Council (JKSTIC), Department of Science & Technology, UT of Jammu & Kashmir. The programme, held at the Smart Class room drew an engaged audience of students, faculty, and administrative staff who came together to strengthen understanding of whistle-blower protection, institutional transparency and the ethical responsibilities of citizens and public servants.
The event opened with the symbolic gestures during the inauguration including the presentation of planters to the Chief Guest Sh. Kamal Sangra Dy.SP, Guest of Honour Ms Shruti Khanna Assistant Director (JKSTIC), Special Guest, Ms Ieshita Choudhary, Account Officer and Principal Dr Geetanjali Andotora served as reminders of growth, purity and the nurturing of strong civic values.
Graced by Principal Dr. Geetanjali Andotra, the event started with the opening remarks reaffirmed the college’s commitment to cultivating integrity and civic responsibility among students. The proceedings featured an illuminating session by the Chief Guest and resource person, Sh. Kamal Sangra (Dy.SP, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu), who explained the practical avenues available for public interest disclosure and outlined the safeguards that PIDPI provides to protect informers from retaliation. The welcome address, delivered by Dr. Rakesh Choudhary, Head of the Department of Political Science, set a reflective and determined tone for the day by underlining vigilance as both a personal duty and a collective necessity. |
