A 16-day training programme for Heads of Offices and Drawing & Disbursal Officers (DDOs) on service matters began from 3rd August 2024 at the Administration Training Institution, Kohima.
Commissioner & Secretary, P & AR, Anoop Khinchi, IAS in his short speech said the purpose of organizing the training was for good governance so that an employee is treated fairly and also gets justice in whatever his service conditions may be in. He also mentioned that if one is not well quipped or does not have the knowledge of the rules; he can be unfair or be injustice to an employee that could make him unmotivated. He therefore called upon them to be well equipped with all the latest rules and guidelines of the service matters as it can motivate an employee to contribute to the government, and this purpose act is what the government is for, he added. He also stated that now the RTI is open to the public, all employees should be careful in discharging their duties accordingly.
Director, ATI & Secretary P&AR, Akunu S. Meyase in her welcome address said 110 DDOs and Senior Officers from the department of Health & Family Welfare, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Tourism are attending the first day of the training to update on the rules pertaining to service matters and enhance on the subject dwelled.
It may be mentioned that, the State Government is focusing on training as a mechanism to ensure good governance and as the biggest employer in the state it is the responsibility of the Government to manage its employees and their affairs in a transparent and efficient manner.
P& AR Department as the Nodal department entrusted with service matters in general and PIMS has initiated this training programme to ensure that Government employees who are
either heading their respective offices or looking after establishment matters in the districts and sub-divisions are properly trained and equipped with the knowledge of the latest rules and guidelines on all important service matters.
The 16 days training will train over 2000 Government employees comprising of Heads of Offices, DDOs and staff on the latest and most relevant service matters like PIMS, ePay Bill, Pension, appointment to services, APAR, maintenance of Service Book and other issues.
(Maongtemjen, IA)
