'Rs 2 Lakh Crore Saved From Going Into Wrong Hands': PM Modi At Vigilance Awareness Week Event

PM Modi, who launched the new Complaint Management System portal of the Central Vigilance Commission in Delhi said that emphasis is being laid on self-reliance in the defence sector today.

PM Narendra Modi launches the new Complaint Management System portal of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the new Complaint Management System portal of the Central Vigilance Commission in Delhi. During the launch event, PM Modi said that emphasis is being laid on self-reliance in the defence sector today. He also said that there is a need to ensure that the disciplinary proceedings related to corruption are finished quickly. “The scope for scams has also ended, with the emphasis we are putting on self-reliance in the defence sector today. We need to ensure the disciplinary proceedings related to corruption are finished quickly, on a mission mode,” PM Modi said.

During the event, PM Modi said that the Centre is working to change the system created by scarcity and pressure by adopting the latest technology and improving facilities. He also said that over Rs 2 lakh crores have been saved from going into the wrong hands due to Direct Benefit Transfer.

“For the last 8 years, we've been working to change the system created by scarcity & pressure. We're doing this by adopting the latest technology and improving facilities and Atmanirbharta. Due to Direct Benefit Transfer, over Rs 2 lakh crores have been saved from going into wrong hands,” PM Modi said.

“The Vigilance Awareness Week coincides with the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who dedicated his life to honesty, transparency and building public service,” he added.

Vigilance Awareness Week 2022 was inaugurated in BPCL with a function held in the Corporate Office on November 1 by Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, BPCL. Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from 31st October 2022 to 6th November 2022 with the theme of "Corruption-Free India for a Developed Nation". A host of activities have been planned in the company, during the week to spread awareness and promote good governance amongst employees.