The Vigilance Wing of the Ministry coordinates and supervises the vigilance activities within the Ministry as well as the PSUs and autonomous bodies under its administrative control. The Wing is headed by the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the rank of Special Secretary appointed with the approval of Chief Vigilance Commission (CVC).
Each organization under the Ministry has either a part-time or full-time CVO. The part-time CVOs are appointed from amongst the officers of the concerned organization in consultation/concurrence with the CVC. The full-time posts of CVOs, wherever such posts exist, are filled-up by officers of organized services through DoP&T.
The emphasis has been laid on the role of preventive vigilance by taking prompt administrative actions and ensuring transparency including simplification of procedures and use of e-technology etc. Special emphasis was laid on the strengthening of vigilance machinery in various organizations under the Ministry particularly the Port Trusts. Punitive action has been taken wherever required in consultation with CVC against the delinquent officials.
During the Vigilance Awareness Week, a pledge was administered to the staff and officers of the Ministry. Vigilance Awareness Week was also observed in the organizations under the Ministry.
Vigilance activities in various organizations under the Ministry are being reviewed periodically through their reports/returns and also through interactions with CVOs/Head of the Organizations during periodical meetings.