Officials and others during the inaugural programme of the 56th Batch of Nagaland Secretariat Service (Probationers) held at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima on November 2.
Kohima, November 2 (MExN): The inaugural programme of the 56th Batch of Nagaland Secretariat Service (Probationers) was held on November 2 at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima, with 30 NSS officer trainees set to undergo a four-month Foundation Training course.
The trainees were selected through the recently conducted Nagaland Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination (NPSC CSE), stated a press release.
The programme was chaired by Peter Konyak, Lecturer (Computer). The Officer Trainees introduced themselves, following which Kaholi Sema, Joint Director, ATI and Course Coordinator, gave an overview of the course, outlining its objectives and the importance of professional training in strengthening administrative knowledge, skills and competencies.
V. Shashank Shekhar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland and Director General, ATI, delivered the inaugural address. He congratulated the trainees on their success and stated that such achievements could be attained only through continuous hard work. He urged them to give back to society by setting an example as role models, both as government employees and as responsible citizens.
Highlighting the role of the secretariat as a think tank of the State Government where all policies are formulated, he underscored the importance of dedication, integrity, discipline and commitment to public service. He also emphasised the responsibility of government officers to ensure efficient, transparent and citizen-centric administration.
The programme was also attended by Bendanglila, Additional Director, ATI, along with other officers of the institute.
