DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 31 (MExN): 28 probationers from IAS, NCS, NPS and all Allied Services of the 2015 Batch completed their Common Induction Programme (CIP) today at the ATI in Kohima.
Voluntary speeches were presented by the probationers, who, according to a press communiqué from the ATI Deputy Director, thanked the Government of Nagaland and the ATI for arranging “such an enriching programme for them.”
All the probationers, numbering 28, who will go on to serve in significant positions in the state machinery, presented a special number ‘Kelhou Kevira’ in the Tenyidie dialect. It may be noted that the induction programme began on October 18.
Besides the class room activities, the probationers engaged in group discussions on various topics. The topics, according to the communiqué, included: ‘Tackling unemployment problem in Nagaland and brain drain,’ ‘How to regain Public Confidence,’ ‘Fostering Tribal Unity,’ ‘Need for Clean Free and Fair elections,’ and ‘Ways to improve the performance of public servants.’ Each group presented their findings on the last day. The probationers were also involved in a field visit to Tuophema Tourist village and a Swachh Bharat exercise in the ATI Campus.
Renowned personalities from different fields, including retired government officials, educationists, professionals in the fields of law, administration, police etc, exhorted the probationers on different issues.
The valedictory function was graced by Abhijit Sinha, Home Commissioner to the Government of Nagaland as the Guest of Honour. He congratulated the participants and encouraged them to work towards positive growth and not to avoid trainings that may come their way in their service life. Participatory Certificates were distributed to all the participants by the Guest of Honour. The program ended with a lunch.
