Kohima, May 4 (DIPR): The inaugural function of the 1st induction training for technical services was held at Multipurpose Hall, ATI on May 4. Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar, IAS was the guest of honour during the occasion.
Director, ATI, Lithrongla G. Chishi, IAS, calling the training programme as the ‘pet project’ of the Chief Secretary, appreciated his efforts in making the training for technical services a reality. Lamenting the lack of ‘resource persons’ for imparting training, especially technical training in the state, she called on all the Heads of Departments to support ATI in its various training programmes by sending their officers for the same.
Assuring that ATI will take the responsibility for training cadres from various fields and departments forward, she expressed hope that the induction programme will serve the need of the state in providing qualified and committed government servants. She further suggested the P&AR Department to issue notification to all Departments to nominate their officers recruited through NPSC for the induction training.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary lamented the absence of a structured and extensive training for a large number of state services baring Nagaland Civil Services and Nagaland Secretariat Services. Pointing that there are expectations and responsibilities from government officials, he said the induction training will clarify on the role they will perform and the responsibilities they are expected of. He added that the training will equip the officials to bridge the gap between what was told and what is to be done in the field.
Highlighting the significance of common induction programme, he maintained that such programmes helps develops sense of camaraderie, which in turn promotes communication and co-ordination within and across the Departments. He added that the training will make the trainees aware of the various laws, standards, norms and procedures of the government structure.
On project management at various levels, the Chief Secretary called on the engineers to have their view of the projects in their own divisions and speak as and when required, adding that this will enable them to see decisions at higher levels taken more in their way.
The programme was chaired by Additional Director (Admn) ATI, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS, who also delivered the welcome address.
