Ujjivan Small Finance Bank observed ‘Vigilance
Awareness Week’ from November 11 to November 16, 2024, to raise awareness on
importance of staying vigilant and foster ethical banking practices among its
employees.
This year the bank’s employee
campaign “Watch Out for Each Other" underscores the importance of mutual
vigilance, which is in-line with Govt. of India’s theme: “Culture of Integrity
for Nation’s Prosperity”. The Chief Guest - Dr. M. A. Saleem, IPS (Director
General of Police - CID), Government of Karnataka inaugurated the event with a ceremonial
lamp lighting, followed by a keynote speech. Dr. Saleem emphasised on how the
Integrity of the individuals leads to the Integrity of the institutions. He
stressed that bank personnel must never be negligent in handling customer funds,
cautioning that any connivance by Bank staff in fraudulent activities would
result in vicarious financial liability for the bank.
Other dignitaries included Ms. Sudha Suresh, Independent
Director and Chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Board of the Bank; Mr.
Sanjeev Nautiyal, Managing Director & CEO; Ms. Carol Furtado, Whole-Time
Executive Director and Mr. John Christy, Chief Vigilance Officer.
Through the week, Ujjivan will organise a series
of awareness programmes, workshops, and quizzes across its branches to promote
ethical conduct of business and operations, fraud prevention, and foster
customer trust. The bank will also recognise outstanding employees who have demonstrated
integrity and high ethical standards at work.
Vigilance Awareness Week is an opportunity for
Ujjivan to reinforce its commitment to ethical banking practices and strengthening
the culture of vigilance among its workforce.
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