The Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India, has released a booklet titled “Preventive Vigilance Initiatives: Sharing Best Practices in Power Sector CPSEs.” The launch coincides with Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, observed under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility”.
The Ministry of Power is committed to undertaking various initiatives to enhance integrity, promote transparency, and streamline business processes across all organizations under its ambit. A key focus is also on preventive vigilance, which plays a vital role in improving systems and further standardization. The importance of preventive Vigilance is enormous particularly in this age of technology driven Government businesses. Preventive Vigilance includes adoption of practices which promote transparency, equity and brings integrity to the fore. Sharing of best practices enables other similar organisations to emulate and therefore considered an important tool towards preventive vigilance.
In alignment with this objective, the Ministry is making efforts towards adoption and replication of successful initiatives already taken by its organizations. To facilitate this, CVOs of all the CPSEs under the Ministry met and shared their best practices which are worth emulating. These practices are not only significant and easy to adopt but also hold relevance beyond the power sector, offering valuable insights for CPSEs across various domains. The deliberations emanating from the meetings of the CVOs have been recorded. Further publication of the best practices seems imperative for retention, education and information among all stakeholders with a view to emulate and further improve the system. It is trusted that this publication will help all the organisations to learn and emulate the best practices.
Messages from Leadership
The Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy & Power noted that the release of the booklet gives him immense satisfaction. He stated that this initiative to compile and share best practices adopted by various organizations under the Ministry of Power is commendable. It reflects the collective resolve to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability across all levels of governance. The compilation highlights how our organizations are increasingly adopting technology-driven and process-based reforms, resulting in enhanced efficiency, integrity, and public service delivery. Such forward-looking measures not only strengthen institutional systems but also embody the spirit of “Corruption-free Governance” envisioned by the Government. He concluded that preventive vigilance is the foundation of good governance, and extended his sincere appreciation to all Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) for their proactive efforts.
The Secretary (Power) expressed pleasure that the Ministry of power is bringing out a booklet on best practices showcasing various initiatives taken by its organizations to bring transparency, equity and fairness and impartiality. These initiatives cover efforts towards system improvement, process simplification, leveraging digital tools, and enhancing stakeholder awareness. The initiative of sharing best practices among CPSEs and other organisations is a right step for education, information and emulation. These initiatives are seen as an effective tool to increase efficiency and also promote accountability which is core to the aspiration of Hon’ble Prime Minister for Viksit Bharat.
The Joint Secretary acknowledged that the Central Vigilance Commission has emphasized the importance of Preventive Vigilance, which encompasses standardization of procedures, leveraging technology, and enhancing awareness. He extended his sincere gratitude to the Minister of Power and Secretary (Power) for their visionary leadership in initiating and conceptualizing the idea of sharing best practices. He appreciated the efforts of all CVOs who brainstormed and chose important initiatives, culminating in the sharing of valuable articles.
Featured Preventive Vigilance Initiatives (Index)
The booklet details numerous best practices, many of which utilize technology for systemic improvements:
- POWERGRID: Contract Closing Portal: A Digital Initiative Adopted in POWERGRID for Transparent & Effective Closing of Contracts, PG-AMRIT: Asset Management through Artificial Intelligence in Power Transmission Lines, PG-NIRMAAN, Digital Course on Preventive Vigilance in POWERGRID.
- NHPC LIMITED: “e-Aabhas”-Early Warning System for Hydroelectric Projects by NHPC Limited, Online Vendor Payment Portal.
- NTPC: Integrated Complaint Management System (Complaint Monitoring System, Complaint Handling Module & Detailed Investigation Module), Anubhav Portal (Integrating Legacy Expertise into NTPC’s Digital Transformation Journey), Other Preventive Vigilance Mechanism in NTPC.
- PFC: Strengthening Preventive Vigilance: Empowering Transparency through Digital Portals, From Inspection to Implementation: How Vigilance Strengthened TRA Appointments at PFC.
- REC: Comprehensive Vigilance Handbook, Promoting Awareness Through Digital Push, Strengthening Cyber Resilience: REC’s Strategic Cybersecurity Framework.
- DVC: Digital Land Record Management for Sustainable Land and Flood Governance in Damodar Valley Basin, Check Dam and Soil Conservation using Remote Sensing and Geo-Spatial Analysis.
- NEEPCO: Implementation of ERP in NEEPCO, Other Good Practices in NEEPCO.
- THDC: Best Practises of THDCIL towards Preventive Vigilance.
- SJVN: Best Practices of SJVN towards Preventive Vigilance.
- GRID-INDIA: Digital Mode of Payment for Expenses under Employee Reimbursement Schemes in GRID-INDIA, Monthly Sensitization of Employees about CDA Rules through Email.
- EESL: Best Practices of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) towards Preventive Vigilance.
- BEE: Best Preventive Vigilance Practices in BEE.