Indian Overseas Bank Organises Vigilance Awareness Walkathon in Chennai

Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) organised a walkathon at Besant Nagar Beach on Saturday as part of its Vigilance Awareness Campaign to promote integrity, transparency and public participation in preventing corruption.

The event was organised in connection with the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, observed from October 26 to November 1 under the theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’.

IOB Executive Directors Joydeep Dutta Roy and Dhanaraj T, along with Chief Vigilance Officer P. Krishnan, participated in the walkathon. General Managers, executives and employees from the bank’s Chennai Regional Offices and Central Office also took part.

Addressing participants, Joydeep Dutta Roy said vigilance was a shared responsibility involving every individual and organisation. Dhanaraj T highlighted the bank’s efforts to promote integrity and prevent corruption through public participation. P. Krishnan noted that Vigilance Awareness Week plays an important role in promoting ethical practices, transparency and accountability in public administration.

As part of the campaign, the bank conducted an integrity pledge led by its MD and CEO, Executive Directors and Chief Vigilance Officer. Other activities included rangoli and quiz competitions, essay contests and special lectures on vigilance.

The bank also organised training programmes for officers, awareness campaigns through banners and standees, and competitions in poster-making and slogan-writing. Public outreach activities included Grama Sabha meetings in rural and semi-urban areas, customer interactions and seminars to promote ethical practices.

The campaign aimed to highlight the importance of collective responsibility in building a transparent and corruption-free society.