Kohima, October 18 (DIPR): The inaugural function of the two-week Common Induction Programme for IAS, IPS, IFS, NCS, NPS and all allied service probationers of 2015 batch was held on October 18 at Multipurpose Hall, Administrative Training Institute (ATI).
Director ATI, Lithrongla G. Chishi IAS, in her keynote address gave a brief note on the Common Induction Programme. She informed that the programme was initially held for two months but of late it is being held for two weeks citing difficulties from departments regarding sparing the officers for longer duration. She termed the programme a platform to mold the officers to face the challenges once they are bound by rules as public servants.
She pointed out that there are two slots of government servants, one being wagers who do not perform their work and collect the salary and the other are those who work sincerely for upliftment in their own capacity. Days have changed now, she said, adding that citizens are advocating transparency and the public knows what is right. Therefore, she urged the public servants to first commit themselves to be accountable and transparent. She also said one should not just sit in office as a boss but be a public servant where changes can be incorporated. She also exhorted the officers to take the training seriously as it will make them aware about the government system and its activities. Once they go out as a public servant after the training, they should be ready to deliver their services as a selfless government employee and improve the governance of the State, she added.
Dr. Mazie Nakhro, while giving a motivational talk, asked the probationers to think twice before taking the job if self service is their aim and not civil service. He viewed that many are happy in getting government jobs but do not take it seriously. He said that the mindset should change and hoped that the probationers will not have the same mentality.
He also encouraged the young officers to create a system that is sustainable and can generate revenues so that the economy of the state is stable. He further encouraged them to be dedicated, courageous, determined and live to leave a legacy.
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