Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J. P. Nadda, today administered the Integrity Pledge to senior officers of his Ministry as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, which is being observed from today. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav and Anupriya Patel were present on the occasion.

The Integrity Pledge reaffirmed the commitment of officers and officials to uphold the rule of law, maintain the highest standards of probity and transparency in the discharge of their duties. The pledge underscored the collective responsibility of the Government, citizens and the private sector in combating corruption. It called for sustained vigilance and adherence to the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all spheres of public life.

Vigilance Awareness Week is observed annually during the week in which the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel falls. This year, the observance is being held from 26th of October to 1st of November on the theme Probity for Prosperity. The theme underscores the significance of honesty, integrity and transparency as essential pillars of good governance and public trust in institutions.