I&B Ministry: Complaints Down 21%, Vigilance Scrutiny Intensifies in FY25

• Vigilance complaints at the I&B Ministry fell by 21% in FY25, from 297 to 234.
• Despite fewer complaints, vigilance activity intensified with more regular (22 vs 13) and surprise (12 vs 7) inspections.
• Preliminary inquiries ordered tripled to 83, indicating more rigorous screening of complaints and inputs.
• Major penalties remained stable (22 cases), while minor penalties were introduced in 5 cases, showing nuanced enforcement.
• The Ministry expanded preventive vigilance efforts and public outreach, shifting to systemic, proactive oversight.

Why It Matters: I&B Ministry shifts to proactive vigilance, intensifying scrutiny despite fewer complaints in FY25.