- Disciplinary case pendency has fallen from over 4,000 to nearly 700 in three to four years.
- Jitendra Singh credited sustained reforms, digital governance and continuous monitoring.
- Outgoing CVC Praveen Kumar Srivastava briefed the Minister on major vigilance reforms.
- CVC is expanding digital platforms and exploring AI for predictive and preventive vigilance.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 3rd Aug: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday said sustained institutional reforms and technology-driven governance have sharply reduced the pendency of disciplinary cases from more than 4,000 to nearly 700 over the past three to four years.
The Minister made the remarks as outgoing Central Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava called on him after completing his tenure and briefed him on key initiatives undertaken by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
Jitendra Singh said transparent and time-bound vigilance mechanisms are crucial for good governance and strengthening public confidence in institutions. He attributed the reduction in pending cases to sustained administrative reforms, continuous monitoring and improved coordination among ministries, departments and vigilance authorities.
CVC Pushes Digital Vigilance Reforms
During the meeting, Srivastava briefed the Minister about the CVC’s efforts to simplify the vigilance framework. More than 600 vigilance-related circulars and instructions were reviewed, leading to nine Master Circulars, two Public Notices and an updated Vigilance Manual.
The CVC has also launched the Vigilance Status Portal, enabling end-to-end digital processing of vigilance clearance proposals and seeking to reduce the time required for clearances.
Its revamped Vigilance Case Management System has similarly introduced end-to-end digital processing of cases, along with real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
The meeting also covered reforms in public procurement, including updated Procurement Manuals prepared with the Department of Expenditure to bring guidelines under a more unified framework.
AI, Cybersecurity in Vigilance Focus
Jitendra Singh said emerging technologies could make vigilance administration more preventive, predictive and efficient while strengthening transparency and accountability.
The CVC’s initiatives in digital governance, fraud prevention in banking and financial institutions, cybersecurity and the ethical use of artificial intelligence were also discussed.
Srivastava briefed the Minister about the Commission’s online Complaint Management System and expanded training programmes for vigilance officers, including digital learning and cooperation with Mission Karmayogi.
The CVC’s future roadmap includes wider adoption of the Probity Portal, Time and Motion Studies to streamline processes, and greater use of AI and other emerging technologies.
Jitendra Singh appreciated Srivastava’s contribution to strengthening India’s vigilance framework and reiterated the government’s commitment to governance based on transparency, accountability, technology and simplified procedures.
