MRPL-MSNIM Conduct Vigilance Awareness Week Competitions 2025

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Mangalore : Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (MSNIM), Bondel, Mangalore, in association with Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL), hosted the MRPL-MSNIM Vigilance Awareness Competitions 2025 as part of MRPL’s Vigilance Awareness Week. The theme for this year was ‘Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.’ The initiative aims to raise public awareness about corruption and encourage collective efforts to combat it.

The competitions held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the MSNIM campus in Bondel, Mangalore, included Quiz, Poster Making, Essay (Online), Street Play, and Elocution. A total of 352 students from 33 colleges in coastal Karnataka and Malnad regions participated, reflecting their active engagement and commitment to promoting the values of vigilance and integrity.

Ganesh S. Bhat, Chief Vigilance Officer, MRPL, was the Chief Guest for the valedictory and prize distribution ceremony. Manel Annappa Nayak, President, Women’s National Education Society (WNES), presided over the programme. MRPL officials including General Manager (Vigilance) and Deputy CVO Keshava Kumara K., Chief Managers (Vigilance) Jimmy Jai Singh Malik, Rakesh Lobo and Lakshmi K., Managers (Vigilance) Partha Pratim Goswami and Jayesh, along with MSNIM Director Dr. Molly S. Chaudhuri, were present.

In his address, Ganesh S. Bhat said vigilance and integrity are vital in every sphere of life and must never be compromised. He noted that MRPL observes Vigilance Awareness Week annually in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. Emphasizing that vigilance is everyone’s duty, he remarked, “No law can eliminate corruption unless we collectively work together to eradicate it.” He called for transparency, accountability, and honesty as guiding principles in professional life.

Keshava Kumara K. spoke on the theme’s relevance, highlighting the role of students in fostering social responsibility and the importance of digital initiatives in promoting transparency. “Integrity is a shared value,” he said, commending MSNIM for its continued support in spreading the message of ethical conduct and vigilance.

MBA student Shivani Pai welcomed the gathering. Jimmy Jai Singh Malik administered the integrity pledge. Assistant Professor Arpita Devadiga presented a report on the programme. Assistant Professor Nanditha Sunil conducted the prize distribution ceremony. Assistant Professor Dr. Aditi Kamath proposed the vote of thanks. MBA student Gayathri anchored the programme.

PRIZE WINNERS

Quiz Competition:
First Prize: St Aloysius University, Mangalore
Second Prize: Sri JCBM College, Sringeri
Third Prize: SDM College, Ujire

Poster Competition:

(Degree Section)

First Prize: Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, Bantakal, Udupi
Second Prize: Canara College, Mangalore
Third Prize: Vivekananda College, Puttur

(PU Section)

First Prize: MGC, Bondel

Second Prize: MGC, Bondel
Third Prize: MGC, Bondel
Essay Competition (Online):

(Degree Section)

First Prize: Divekar BCA College, Karwar
Second Prize: Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal
Third Prize: Sri JCBM College, Sringeri

(PU Section)

First Prize: MGC, Bondel
Second Prize: MGC, Bondel
Third Prize: MGC, Bondel
Street Play Competition:

(Degree Section)

First Prize: Besant Evening College, Mangalore
Second Prize: Vivekananda College, Puttur
Third Prize: Besant Women College, Mangalore

(PU Section)

First Prize: MGC, Bondel
Elocution Competition:

(Degree Section)
First Prize: St Agnes College, Mangalore
Second Prize: Besant Evening College, Mangalore
Third Prize: Besant Women College, Mangalore]

(PU Section)

First Prize: Poornaprajna PU College, Udupi
Second Prize: Poornaprajna PU College, Udupi
Third Prize: MGC, Bondel