Kohima, December 6 (MExN): The Secretariat Service Foundation Course (SSFC) for newly recruited 30 Secretariat Assistants (NPSC 2015) began at Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima on December 5. In the inaugural programme, the guest of honour L. Youdang Jamir, Jt. Director exhorted the trainees and urged them to be sincere, dedicated and be committed to work.
Dr. Hovithal N. Sothu, Deputy Director, chaired the programme, while Dr. Alem W. Longchar, Librarian and Course Coordinator (SSFC) gave an introduction to the course. The foundation course is of three months duration covering soft skills, basic office procedure, government rules, service and account matter etc. The course will be taught by faculty from ATI and guest faculties. The trainees will also be attached to various Directorates followed by one week district and village visit.