ATI holds inaugural programme for 56th NSS batch probationers

The Administrative Training Institute (ATI) in Kohima hosted the inaugural programme for the 56th batch of Nagaland Secretariat Service (NSS) probationers on November 2. The ceremony marked the commencement of a four-month foundation training course for thirty officer trainees who had recently cleared the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) Civil Services Examination. Senior officials, including the Additional Chief Secretary and Director General of ATI, addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of the course for building administrative capacity in the state.

Programme launch and trainee introduction

The event began with a formal introduction of the thirty NSS officer trainees. Each trainee presented a brief personal introduction, signalling the start of a collaborative learning environment. Peter Konyak, Lecturer (Computer) at ATI, chaired the programme, ensuring that the proceedings adhered to the institute’s standards. The trainees’ enrollment in the four-month Foundation Training Course reflects the institute’s commitment to equipping new civil servants with the requisite knowledge and skills for effective governance.

Course overview and objectives

Following the introductions, Joint Director of ATI and Course Coordinator Kaholi Sema delivered a detailed overview of the training curriculum. He outlined the course objectives, emphasizing that professional training is essential for strengthening administrative knowledge, skills and competencies. The programme’s design aims to prepare the probationers for the complex responsibilities they will assume within the Nagaland Secretariat, which functions as the think-tank of the state government where policies are formulated. Sema highlighted specific modules intended to develop analytical abilities, policy-making insight, and ethical decision-making.

Inaugural address by senior officials

Additional Chief Secretary of the Government of Nagaland and Director General of ATI, V. Shashank Shekhar, delivered the inaugural address. He congratulated the trainees on their success, noting that such achievements could only be attained through perseverance and hard work. Shekhar urged the new officers to serve as role models, both as government employees and responsible citizens. He underscored the importance of dedication, integrity, discipline and commitment to public service, and stressed that government officers must ensure efficient, transparent and citizen-centric administration. By linking the training to the broader goals of the Secretariat, he reinforced the expectation that the probationers will contribute to policy formulation and implementation.

Attendance and institutional support

The ceremony was attended by Additional Director of ATI, Bendanglila, along with other institute officers. Their presence signalled strong institutional backing for the new batch and highlighted the collaborative spirit within ATI. The collective participation of senior officials and faculty members demonstrated a unified approach to nurturing the next generation of Nagaland’s civil servants. The inaugural programme concluded with a reaffirmation of ATI’s dedication to delivering comprehensive administrative training, setting the stage for the probationers to embark on their four-month learning journey.