KAMALANAGAR, November 6: The Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), Dg. Nirupam Chakma, today called for concerted efforts to make the Council an efficient and corruption-free institution, urging employees, elected representatives and the public to remain vigilant against corruption. He made the appeal while flagging off a Mega Walkathon from the CADC Secretariat, Kamalanagar, organised under the theme “Probity for Prosperity” as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 and the 3-Month Campaign on Preventive Vigilance 2026 (17 August to 16 November).

Addressing participants before the flag-off, the CEM said that CADC was taking part in the nationwide campaign and would carry the message against corruption to all sections of society within its jurisdiction. He noted that the CADC administration implements government programmes and schemes through its 88 Village Councils, and stressed the need to ensure that public services are delivered with integrity.

The CEM urged everyone to work towards making CADC a model Autonomous District Council (ADC) for others to emulate. Achieving this, he noted, would earn the trust of both the Government of India and the Government of Mizoram, encouraging them to entrust the Council with further projects and schemes, as there is huge potential for development in CADC. Public trust, he added, can be earned only through honest and accountable functioning.

He further said that the Council must overcome past shortcomings with a firm commitment to efficiency and an administration free of corruption. He criticised both those who indulge in corruption and those who abet it, calling upon every department and individual to stand against corrupt practices so that CADC does not lag behind in the country’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.

The Chairman of the Organising Committee, Dg. Sadhanand Chakma, pointed out that Vigilance Awareness Week is observed across the country around the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Recalling Patel’s contribution to national integration, he reminded participants of their responsibility to uphold integrity in the service of the nation. The Executive Secretary, Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma, also spoke briefly on the purpose and significance of the Walkathon.

Dg. Dr. Jyoti Bikash Chakma, President of the Central Young Chakma Association (CYCA), asserted that every employee bears the responsibility of keeping the Council clean of corruption. He urged employees to learn from past experiences, perform their duties sincerely and maintain personal integrity to prevent corruption.

He further said that corruption is not limited to financial misappropriation. Failing to perform assigned duties, remaining absent from office, and showing inefficiency, laziness or negligence at work also amount to corruption on the part of government employees, he added.

Employees and officers of CADC, NGO representatives, political leaders, Village Council leaders from the Kamalanagar town area, and teachers participated in the Walkathon. Participants carried placards reading “Honesty First and Forever”, “Vigilance Is My Duty” and “Service with Honesty and Integrity”. The Integrity Pledge for Citizens was taken by the participants twice, before and after the programme, reaffirming their commitment to honesty, transparency and the fight against corruption.

Kamalanagar, 4th November 2026: The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) will organise a Walkathon on Friday, 6th November 2026, starting at 7:00 AM, to mark Vigilance Awareness Week, 2026, as part of the 3 (three) months campaign on Preventive Vigilance.

The decision was taken at a meeting of all Heads of Departments, CADC, held on 2nd November 2026 in the Office Chamber of the Executive Secretary, Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma, who presided over the meeting. The meeting was convened in connection with the observance of the 3 (three) months campaign on Preventive Vigilance, as communicated by the DC&MA Department, Government of Mizoram.

The Walkathon will start from the CADC Secretariat, passing through the SDO (C) Office, Chawngte, Chawngte Police Station, CHC Chawngte, Boat Ghat Kamalanagar-III and Bazar Line Traffic Kamalanagar-I to Mahamuni Budha Vihar, Kamalanagar-I. The return to the CADC Secretariat will be via Sadhunivaas, Kamalanagar-I.

Employees of CADC, NGOs, political leaders, Village Council (VC) leaders of the Kamalanagar town area and teachers will participate in the Walkathon. The Hon’ble Chief Executive Member, CADC, Dg. Nirupam Chakma will be invited to flag off the event, and an Integrity Pledge will be taken before and after the programme. All officers and staff of CADC have been directed to take part.

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Kamalanagar, 24 September 2026: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Mizoram, conducted an Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign at the CADC Arts & Culture Hall, Kamalanagar, Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) today. The programme was hosted with a view to creating awareness among public servants about corruption, their responsibilities under the law and measures to prevent corrupt practices in public administration.

The programme was chaired by the Executive Secretary, CADC, Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma. Dg. Nirupam Chakma, Chief Executive Member (CEM), CADC, attended as the Chief Guest, while Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma, Executive Member in-charge of Law & Judicial Department, CADC, was the Guest of Honour.

In his welcome address, Dg. Pronit Bikash Chakma appreciated the ACB for organising the campaign at CADC. He said such initiatives play an important role in strengthening public institutions by creating awareness about rules, regulations and the legal framework required to prevent lapses and administrative deficiencies. He said greater awareness would help reinforce transparency, integrity and ethical conduct among public servants.

Addressing the gathering, Dg. Nirupam Chakma called for the need for public servants to understand their responsibilities in preventing corruption. He said that unless people understood their responsibilities, they could not effectively speak against corruption. Referring to the importance of the rule of law in a democracy, he said every person, particularly those holding public office, should be aware of the law while discharging their duties.

He added that actions carried out beyond the limits prescribed by law could amount to corruption and emphasised the importance of legal awareness in the fight against corruption. “If we don’t know the rule of law, then mistake is certain,” he said.
The CEM called upon all government servants to maintain integrity in the discharge of their duties and said that there should be zero tolerance for corruption in CADC. He also said that an Annual Confidential Report (ACR) system would be introduced in CADC to help prevent cases of out-of-turn promotion, pay upgradation and other irregularities.

Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma, in his address, spoke about different forms of corruption, including abuse of power and intentional delay in the discharge of official duties. He stressed the importance of integrity in public administration, stating that administration could not be reformed without integrity.

He said the present Executive Committee of CADC was taking steps towards greater transparency in the administration, including through the constitution of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). He also pointed out that government plans and policies could not be implemented by the government alone, as government employees had a key role in their implementation.
Dg. Supreme Raj Chakma said the Executive Committee was making efforts to improve transparency and boost public confidence in the CADC administration. He further said that the Executive Committee is intending to make the declaration of assets compulsory for CADC employees.

Pu Zarzoliana, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB, Mizoram, delivered the main address through a PowerPoint presentation on anti-corruption measures. The presentation covered the nature and impact of corruption, situations in which corrupt practices may occur in CADC, the rules and duties of government servants, relevant legal provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), procedures for reporting corruption and the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011.

He also explained the importance of preventive vigilance and the role of government employees in preventing corruption. Participants were informed about the appropriate channels for reporting suspected corrupt practices and the safeguards available under the relevant provisions of law.

As part of the awareness campaign, a pledge board was also placed at the venue, where the participants were encouraged to put their signatures as a commitment to refrain from corrupt practices and uphold integrity in the discharge of their official duties
The programme was attended by Members of the District Council, former Councillors, representatives of NGOs, and Group A, B and C employees of CADC, including teaching staff, Heads of Departments and other officers and staff.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dg. Prabin Chakma, Planning & Development Officer (P&DO), CADC.

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