16-day training program for HoOs and DDOs on service matters underway

Commissioner & Secretary, P & AR, Anoop Khinchi addressing the training on service matters on September 3. (DIPR Photo)

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 3 (MExN): A 16-day training program for Heads of Offices and Drawing & Disbursal Officers (DDOs) on service matters began from August 3 at the Administration Training Institution, Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, Commissioner & Secretary, P & AR, Anoop Khinchi, 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 equipped or does not have the knowledge of the rules; he can be unfair or be unjust to an employee. 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

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 program 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 including 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.