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Jharkhand: CCL concludes vigilance awareness festival, honours winners & artists

Ranchi, Oct 27 (UNI) Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) on Tuesday concluded its two-day Vigilance Awareness Festival 2026 at its headquarters in Darbhanga House, Ranchi, with winners of various competitions and participating artists being felicitated.
The festival was organised as part of the Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026 under the theme "Probity for Prosperity". It aimed to promote awareness of integrity, transparency and ethical values through creative and cultural activities.
The second day featured face painting and solo singing competitions, in which participants showcased their artistic skills and creativity. A live painting workshop featuring artists from different parts of the country was also a major attraction, with their works drawing appreciation from the audience.
Winners of street painting, rangoli, pot painting, face painting and solo singing competitions were felicitated at the concluding ceremony. The judges of various competitions and artists who participated in the live painting workshop were also honoured for their contributions.
CCL Chief Vigilance Officer Pankaj Kumar thanked the guests, judges, artists, participants and organisers for their involvement in the event.
He emphasised the need to make vigilance, integrity and transparency integral to the organisation's work culture.
He said a commitment to ethical values and honest work was essential for building a strong and responsible organisation.
Students from various schools in Ranchi participated in the festival, and their creative efforts were appreciated by the audience. The live painting initiative also provided an opportunity for emerging artists to learn from established practitioners, the organisers said.
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