MRPL–MSNIM Organises Intercollegiate Competitions for Vigilance Awareness Week 2026
Mangaluru: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), in association with the M.S. N. Institute of Management (MSNIM), organised the Vigilance Awareness Week Intercollegiate Competitions 2026 on October 29, based on the theme “Probity for Prosperity”.
The competitions featured elocution, face painting, quiz, and reel-making events, attracting enthusiastic participation from 136 students representing 20 colleges across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts.
The prize distribution ceremony was graced by Shri Mohammed Ali Shihab A., IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer, MRPL, as the Chief Guest. Mr. K. V. Raghav Kamath, Correspondent, MSNIM and Member of the Women’s National Education Society, presided over the programme.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest appreciated the institution’s commitment to providing quality education at subsidised rates and commended the management, faculty and staff for their dedicated efforts.
Congratulating the participants, he emphasised that sincerity of effort and the spirit of participation are more important than the final outcome. Referring to the theme, he urged students to uphold integrity, develop strong moral values, cultivate reading habits, face challenges with confidence and strive to make meaningful contributions to society.
He also encouraged the students to be guided by the principle: “I will lead a life worthy of remembrance.”
In his presidential address, Mr. K. V. Raghav Kamath observed that vigilance is fundamentally a matter of individual behaviour. He stressed the importance of ethical decision-making, clearly defined systems and established procedures in safeguarding institutional integrity and promoting societal progress.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Shilpi Saha, Director-in-Charge, MSNIM. Shri Keshava Kumara, General Manager – Vigilance, MRPL, highlighted the significance of Vigilance Awareness Week. This was followed by the administration of the Integrity Pledge by Shri Ashwani Kumar Kesarwani, Manager – Vigilance, MRPL.
Mrs. Arpita Devadiga, Assistant Professor, MSNIM, presented the programme report, while Mrs. Nanditha Sunil, Assistant Professor, MSNIM, announced the prize winners and delivered the vote of thanks.
Senior officials from MRPL’s Vigilance Department, faculty members, and students were present.
