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Praveen Kumar Srivastava Becomes New CVC

In a significant development, Praveen Kumar Srivastava has assumed the esteemed position of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in a ceremony attended by prominent dignitaries. Transition from Acting CVC...

May 29, 2023

Retired IAS Officer Sanjay Kothari appointed as Central Vigilance Commissioner

On April 25, 2020, retired IAS officer Sanjay Kothari was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was sworn in by President Ram...

April 25, 2020

President’s Secretary Sanjay Kothari named the next CVC by PM led panel

The appointment of the CVC (Chief Vigilance Commissioner) was criticized throughout India as the new appointee was a part of the Search Committee. After the wide criticization, President...

February 21, 2020

Vigilance Awareness Week

Last week of October is observed as Vigilance Awareness Week under the aegis of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). This year, the week falls from 28th October, 2019 to...

October 26, 2019

SC verdict on reinstating CBI chief Alok Kumar Verma: Key Facts

The Supreme Court of India has reinstated CBI director Alok Kumar Verma, setting aside the Centre’s order to divest him of his powers. The Supreme Court has restrained...

January 8, 2019

Former NIA chief Sharad Kumar appointed vigilance commissioner in CVC

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed former National Investigation Agency (NIA) chief Sharad Kumar (62) as vigilance commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). He will have term of...

June 11, 2018

Integrity Index

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has decided to develop Integrity Index for Organizations. This index will bring out annual scores/rankings of public organizations by linking the essential drivers of...

May 2, 2018

CVC to develop Integrity Index of 25 Government Organizations

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has decided to develop Integrity Index of 25 Government Organizations in line with its broader strategy and emphasis on preventive vigilance. The index...

October 25, 2017

Former Gujarat Governor and CEC RK Trivedi passes away

Former Gujarat Governor and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ram Krishna Trivedi passed away in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh after prolonged illness. He was 94. Mr. Trivedi had served as...

November 20, 2015

KV Chowdary appointed as new Central Vigilance Commissioner

President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed KV Chowdary new Central Vigilance Commissioner. He was appointed by President on the recommendation of Select committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

June 9, 2015

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