Nagaland University observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 from 26th October to 1st November 2026, under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with a series of activities intended to promote integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public life. The observance culminated on 2nd November 2026 at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Nagaland University, Lumami, in the presence of Director General of Police, Government of Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, IPS, as the special guest.

The culmination programme brought together university officials, faculty members, staff, students and other participants, providing an institutional occasion to reaffirm the importance of probity and vigilance in public and organisational life. It marked the conclusion of the week-long awareness initiatives, which included poster and essay competitions and a capacity-building programme for university staff.

Nagaland University organised a poster competition at its Lumami headquarters on 26th October 2026, the opening day of Vigilance Awareness Week, under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”. The competition encouraged students and members of the University community to use visual expression to communicate messages on integrity, anti-corruption, responsible citizenship, ethical public service and preventive vigilance. It was coordinated by Dr. Neizo Puro, with sub-committee members Kilangbenla Imsong and Dr. M. Romeo Singh. The panel of judges comprised Dr. Monalisa Tase, Dr. Rishikesh Faujdar and Dr. M. Romeo Singh.

The essay competition was held on 28th October 2026 on the topic “Probity in Public Life: Strengthening Democratic Governance in India”. It attracted 53 research scholars and undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Lumami, Kohima and Medziphema campuses. The competition invited reflection on how probity, transparency and integrity strengthen democratic governance and promote societal progress. It was coordinated by Dr. Sentikumla, with a sub-committee comprising Dr. Arjun Das, Dr. Lobeno Mozhui and Dr. Thokchom Ghanakumar Singh (Lumami), Dr. Lovika P. Shikhu (Kohima) and Dr. Waluniba (Medziphema). The panel of judges comprised Prof. Sangyu Yaden, Prof. T. Zarenthung Ezung and Dr. Likhase Sangtam. Winners of both competitions were announced at the culmination programme on 2nd November 2026.

A Capacity Building Programme for university staff was held on 30th October 2026 in the Video Conferencing Room, Nagaland University, Lumami, under the aegis of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Government of India. Administrative staff members of the campuses of Kohima and Medziphema joined the programme in online mode. Dr. Sandeep Gupta, chaired the proceedings, and Prof. Zarenthung Ezung introduced the workshop. The first technical session, led by Deputy Registrar, Kahoshe, focused on public procurement and the new features and functionalities of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), highlighting transparency, accountability and procedural practices. The second session, conducted by Additional Superintendent of Police, Zunheboto, Tiamenla, covered IT and cyber security and hygiene, conduct rules, and conflict of interest. Both sessions included interactive question-and-answer discussions. Dr. Sentikumla delivered the vote of thanks.

Together, the culmination programme, competitions and staff capacity-building session strengthened the University’s institutional commitment to ethical governance, transparency, accountability, cyber security and professional conduct.