Thirty Nagaland Secretariat Service officer trainees begin a four-month Foundation Training course at ATI Kohima
DIMAPUR — A total of 30 officer trainees of the 56th batch of the Nagaland Secretariat Service (NSS) on Monday began their four-month foundation training course at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima.
The trainees were selected through the recently conducted Nagaland Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination (NPSC CSE), according to a press release issued by ATI Kohima.
Additional Chief Secretary and Director General of ATI, V Shashank Shekhar, delivered the inaugural address, congratulating the trainees on their success and stating that such achievements could be attained only through continuous hard work.
He urged the trainees to give back to society by setting an example as role models, both as government employees and responsible citizens.
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Highlighting the Secretariat's role as the think tank of the state government, where policies are formulated, Shekhar 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.
Earlier, the programme featured a round of self-introductions by the officer trainees, followed by an overview of the training course by Kaholi Sema, Joint Director, ATI, and course coordinator.
She outlined the objectives of the course and highlighted the importance of professional training in strengthening administrative knowledge, skills and competencies.
The programme was also attended by Bendanglila, Additional Director, ATI, along with other officers of the institute.