Gujarat launches 3-month anti-corruption vigilance drive from Sep 10
Synopsis
Gujarat has rolled out one of its most comprehensive anti-corruption drives yet — a structured three-month campaign that pairs traditional integrity pledges with AI-driven risk mapping, forensic accounting and predictive vigilance built with IIT Gandhinagar. The initiative signals a deliberate shift from punishing corruption after the fact to engineering it out of administrative processes entirely.
Key Takeaways
The Gujarat government launched a three-month preventive vigilance campaign from 10 September to 9 December 2026 .
The drive covers all state departments, boards, corporations, PSUs and local authorities across Gujarat .
Training spans cyber security , forensic accounting , AI in administration , contract management and procurement .
The 'Alert Supplier, Strong Gujarat' initiative will train more than 500 officers on government procurement best practices.
IIT Gandhinagar will collaborate on a 'Predictive Vigilance for Infrastructure' framework using data analytics and digital twins.
The campaign culminates with Vigilance Awareness Week ( 31 October – 6 November ) under the theme 'Probity for Prosperity' .
The Gujarat government has launched a three-month preventive vigilance campaign running from 10 September to 9 December 2026, aimed at identifying administrative gaps and neutralising potential corruption risks before they escalate. The drive covers state departments, boards, corporations, public sector undertakings and local authorities, with training in cyber security, procurement, forensic accounting, contract management and artificial intelligence as its core pillars.
Leadership and Scope
The campaign is being conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, with the Gujarat Vigilance Commission, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and multiple departments collaborating on the exercise, according to an official government statement issued on Thursday, 24 September.
It will culminate alongside Vigilance Awareness Week, observed from 31 October to 6 November under the theme 'Probity for Prosperity'. Activities will span integrity pledges, public awareness programmes, essay and drawing competitions, capacity-building sessions and digital initiatives.
Sector-Wise Training Highlights
The Home Department, the Director General of Police and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) will jointly conduct training on cyber security and cyber hygiene. The Industries and Mines Department will hold masterclasses and workshops for MSMEs and vendors on government procurement, while a new guide on dos and don'ts in procurement — under the 'Alert Supplier, Strong Gujarat' initiative — will be distributed to more than 500 officers.
Officials of the Roads and Buildings Department and the Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department will receive training on the updated PWD Manual, contract management, audit and accounts, and cyber security. The Finance Department will train accounting personnel, with Gujarat Accounts Service Class-I and Class-II officers receiving forensic accounting and fraud investigation instruction in collaboration with NFSU.
The Revenue Department will organise sessions with SPIPA, Gujarat National Law University and the Deendayal Institute of Survey and Revenue Administration on the Prevention of Corruption Act, ethics, integrity, RTI compliance, citizen charters, time-bound service delivery, data protection and cyber fraud.
AI and Predictive Vigilance
In a notable forward-looking component, the Science and Technology Department will collaborate with IIT Gandhinagar on a 'Predictive Vigilance for Infrastructure' framework, employing data analytics, digital twins and gamification for risk mapping. The department will also focus on IT procurement via the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), technology evaluation and grievance redressal.
Property and Process Reforms
The campaign will additionally push for the digitisation of government movable properties, a review of lease agreements, identification and removal of encroachments, and disposal of old or unused government properties in accordance with existing rules. Citizen feedback and grievance redressal mechanisms will also be strengthened as part of the broader transparency drive.
With the campaign spanning nearly every major administrative vertical in Gujarat, the state government's stated objective is to shift from reactive to proactive governance — embedding vigilance into routine administrative processes rather than responding to lapses after the fact.
Point of View
AI risk-mapping and digital twins into routine administration marks a genuine institutional upgrade. The real test, however, is whether the training translates into verifiable behaviour change or remains an exercise in box-ticking. Notably, the campaign runs until December 9 but the proof will lie in whether the grievance redressal and citizen feedback mechanisms built during these three months are sustained and resourced beyond the campaign window. The inclusion of IIT Gandhinagar on predictive vigilance is promising, but similar government-academia tie-ups in India have historically struggled to move from pilot to permanent infrastructure.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gujarat's preventive vigilance campaign 2026?
It is a three-month government-wide drive running from 10 September to 9 December 2026, aimed at identifying administrative gaps and preventing corruption risks before they arise. The campaign covers all state departments, boards, corporations and local bodies, with training in cyber security, forensic accounting, AI, procurement and contract management.
Who is leading the Gujarat vigilance campaign?
The campaign is being conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. The Gujarat Vigilance Commission and the Anti-Corruption Bureau are the primary executing agencies, with multiple state departments involved.
What is 'Predictive Vigilance for Infrastructure' in the Gujarat campaign?
It is a data-driven vigilance framework being developed in collaboration with IIT Gandhinagar, using data analytics, digital twins and gamification for infrastructure risk mapping. The initiative is part of the Science and Technology Department's contribution to the campaign.
What is the 'Alert Supplier, Strong Gujarat' initiative?
It is a procurement-focused sub-initiative under the vigilance campaign where the Industries and Mines Department will prepare a guide on dos and don'ts in government procurement and train more than 500 officers. MSMEs and vendors will also attend masterclasses and workshops on compliant procurement practices.
When is Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 in Gujarat?
Vigilance Awareness Week in Gujarat will be observed from 31 October to 6 November 2026, under the theme 'Probity for Prosperity'. It will serve as the culminating event of the three-month preventive vigilance campaign launched on 10 September.
