ACB JK organizes Youth Parliament & Awareness Session
28/10/2026
=Srinagar, October 28 (KIP)-Vigilance Awareness Week-2026 – Youth Parliament & Awareness Session organized by ACB at Government Degree College Baramulla under the program theme “Probity for Prosperity”
Pushing its determined initiatives and adding a new dimension to lift the Vigilance Awareness in Students and Departments, through the youth-based contingents, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu & Kashmir organized a day-long Vigilance Awareness and Youth Parliament Session, as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, on 28th October 2026, at the Auditorium of Government Degree College, Baramulla. The programme was conducted under the National theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with a special focus on the Department of Rural Development and the Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs.
The session was graced by the presence of the AIG Head-Quarters, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, Shri Javaid Hassan Bhat, JKPS, along with other senior officers of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The eminent guests on the occasion were Mr. Tariq Ahmad Zargar (JKAS) retired Secretary RDD. The programme was also attended by the Principal of Government Degree College Baramulla, Smt. Prof. (Dr.) Tasleema Banoo, Iftikhar Ahmad DIO Baramulla, faculty members of GDC Baramulla, and representatives from all Government Degree Colleges of North Kashmir.
The event witnessed overwhelming participation, with approximately 100 Officers/officials from the concerned departments, 200 students and faculty members, besides 45 officers and officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
The programme commenced with the opening remarks of Shri Dr. Peerzada Aijaz Ahmad (JKPS), Superintendent of Police, ACB-BKB, who welcomed the distinguished guests, participants and outlined the objectives of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, besides highlighting the importance of the theme “Probity for Prosperity”.
A key highlight of the programme was the Youth Parliament Session, wherein 39 student interns and members, including the Speaker, deliberated on significant issues of public importance. The session offered a valuable platform for students to familiarise themselves with parliamentary procedures, participate in constructive debates and articulate their views on public service delivery. It also encouraged critical thinking and helped foster informed perspectives on governance, public administration and democratic processes. Two motions were taken up for deliberation during the session:
1. “THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT WORKS TRANSPERANCY, ACOUNTIBILITY AND PUBLIC FUNDS UTILIZATION BILL-2026” (relating to the Rural Development Department); and
2. “THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TRANSPERANCY, ACCESSBILITY AND ACCOUNTIBILITY BILL, 2026” (relating to the FCS &CA).
After detailed deliberations, both motions and the accompanying resolutions were put to vote and were passed with majority in favour, emphasizing the collective obligation of the youth towards transparent, responsible and citizen-centric governance in the rural development, food, civil supplies & consumer affairs sector.
While further strengthening the message of integrity and vigilance, an interactive Kahoot Questionnaire Session (Audience Poll) was conducted, comprising 32 specifically framed questions on departmental working, anti-corruption, morals and good governance. The session saw passionate contribution of around 196 students and officials, making the process more attractive and effective. The Youth Parliament and Kahoot sessions were ably moderated by Er. Inspector Manzoor Ahmad and Er. Rayees Ahmad Mir, AEE of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, BKB Branch.
The distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Tariq Ahmad Zargar (JKAS), Retired Secretary, RDD, shared his rich professional experience and offered valuable insights into enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of government departments, while underscoring the importance of ethical conduct, accountability, and a steadfast commitment to the principles of public service.
In his highly valued concluding remarks, Shri Javaid Hassan Bhat, JKPS, AIG (Headquarters), Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, accentuated the paramount importance of integrity, probity and ethical conduct in the functioning of government departments. He emphasized that sustained transparency, principled decision-making and an unwavering zero-tolerance approach towards corruption are indispensable to strengthening public trust, promoting good governance and advancing the overarching objective of sustainable prosperity and inclusive development for the people of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
At the conclusion of the programme, the participants were presented with Mementos, certificates of participation and appreciation, by the Shri Javaid Hassan Bhat, JKPS, Mr. Tariq Ahmad Zargar (JKAS), Smt. Prof. (Dr.) Tasleema Banoo, and Shri Dr Peerzada Aijaz Ahmad (JKPS), in recognition of their active involvement and contribution to the Vigilance Awareness initiatives.
The formal Vote of thanks was proposed by Shri Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Dy.SP, ACB-BKB, who expressed gratitude to the Worthy Director ACB J&K, AIG HQ ACB J&K, the distinguished guests, participating institutions, department officials and students, for making the programme a great success.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, reiterated its unwavering commitment to undertaking such awareness and outreach initiatives across educational institutions and government departments, with the objective of fostering a strong culture of integrity, honesty, transparency and accountability among the youth and public servants throughout the Union Territory.
POONCH: At Poonch, ACB J&K organized a day-long Vigilance Awareness Session and Youth Parliament, as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, on 28th October 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall of Government Degree College, Poonch. The programme was conducted under the national theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with a special focus on the Departments of Health, Tribal Affairs and Agriculture.
The session was graced by the presence of the SSP, Anti-Corruption Bureau (PR), Ms Mamta Sharma JKPS, along with other officers of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, PR Wing. The distinguished guests on the occasion were SH Shokat Hussain Kazmi, JKAS(Retd), Dr Wajahat Hussain Jafri Vice principal GDC Poonch,Dr Sarfaraz Mir prof GDC Poonch, Dr Amjad Ali Babar, Dr Shamin Banday, Prof Akram Hussain, Dr Mussarat Jabin and Dr Rubi Bhatti, Dy CMO Poonch. The programme was also attended by students of Government Degree College Poonch.
The event witnessed overwhelming participation, with approximately 450 students and faculty members, besides 15 officers and officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. The participants included female students of college Poonch.