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NHAI organises Vigilance Awareness Walkathon in Jammu to promote integrity

The event at Sidhra Junction featured around 100 participants and included a Vigilance Pledge to support a corruption-free society.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Regional Office Jammu & Kashmir organised the Vigilance Awareness Walkathon 2026 at Sidhra Junction, Jammu, on Tuesday. According to the Hindustan Times, the event was part of the Preventive Vigilance Campaign–2026 to encourage transparency and accountability in public life.

NHAI Regional Officer Gautam Vishal addressed the gathering of approximately 100 participants. He spoke about the necessity of maintaining ethical standards in public service and advocated for a zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption.

Ravi Kesar, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force (HoFF) of J&K, also spoke on the importance of responsible citizenship and ethical conduct. Dr. Akhil Gupta, an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, provided a health talk on physical fitness and well-being.

The walkathon followed the theme “Walk for Integrity, Walk for a Corruption-Free Nation”. During the programme, a Vigilance Pledge was administered to reaffirm a commitment to honesty and the fight against corruption.

Ish Gupta, Project Director of NHAI PIU Udhampur, thanked those involved for their support in making the event successful. The programme ended with the collective message of “Probity for Prosperity” to support a transparent nation.

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