What the week is about
Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 — Building a Culture of Integrity: Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 is being observed from 27 October to 2 November 2025, under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” The observance is led by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in public life.
Static GK fact: The week is observed annually in the last week of October, aligning with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31 October, who is remembered as the “Iron Man of India.”
Why the theme matters
The theme emphasises that vigilance is not the duty of only a few institutions or officers. It urges every citizen, organization, and public servant to take active responsibility in building an honest society. The campaign focuses on five key preventive-vigilance areas — disposal of pending complaints, disposal of cases, capacity-building programs, asset management, and digital initiatives.
How the week is being observed
Various government ministries, departments, and public sector units have begun the week by administering an integrity pledge to their employees. Workshops, seminars, e-pledges, competitions, and awareness drives are being organized in schools, colleges, and offices to encourage ethical behavior. The aim is to integrate vigilance into daily work culture, not just limit it to a week-long observance.
Significance for competitive exam aspirants
This event is significant for sections related to governance, ethics, and public administration in competitive exams. The CVC, established under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, functions as the apex body for promoting integrity and combating corruption in India.
Static GK Tip: The CVC’s headquarters is located in New Delhi, and it operates independently of any executive control.
Understanding the importance of preventive vigilance, citizen participation, and digital transparency helps aspirants connect the concept of vigilance with good governance principles.
Way forward
The message of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 is clear — vigilance must be shared, continuous, and proactive. Every citizen, student, and public official must embrace honesty and reject corruption in all forms. The observance serves as a reminder that collective integrity is the foundation of a transparent and prosperous nation.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 — Building a Culture of Integrity:
| Topic | Detail |
| Observance dates | 27 October – 2 November 2025 |
| Theme | Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility |
| Organising body | Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) |
| Key focus areas | Disposal of complaints, pending cases, capacity building, asset management, digital initiatives |
| Connection to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | Observed in the week of his birthday (31 October) |
| Purpose | Promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in governance |
| Flagship activity | Integrity pledge by public servants across India |
| Public involvement | Citizen awareness drives and community participation |
| Establishment of CVC | Under Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 |
| Headquarters of CVC | New Delhi |
