By Sandeep Pattnaik
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Bhubaneswar, 14th Sept: A two-day Induction training programme for Odisha Government officials to improve quality governance among them was inaugurated by Chief Secretary Gokul Chandra Pati in the training hall of Gopandhu Academy of Administration (GAA) here on Monday.
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In his inaugural address Sri Pati advised the trainers to focus on capacity enhancement of the officers at cutting edge level through knowledge updating and attitudinal changes in them towards public service and people’s need. Sri Pati also added that training cannot be one time input. Training be imparted continuously through adoption of distant learning technologies. Chief Secretary advised the Govt officers to understand the objectives of various rules and laws, appreciate the need of the people, effectively communicate with them and deliver them the services in time utilizing whatever resources are available at hand.
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Presenting the key note address, Director General ( DG) of Gopabandhu Academy of Administration Dr Taradatt cited the main objectives of the programme to build desired capacity in State Govt functionaries in the cutting edge level, promote good governance, citizen-centricity and public service delivery.
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Around 25 officers from Chhatisgarh and 30 officers from Odisha participated in this two day Trainers Training Programme. The DG said that these trainers after completing the training from GAA will move to various districts and train the officers in the cutting edge level.
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Pramod Kumar Das, Joint Secretary Department of Personnel & Training , Govt of India and Former Information Commissioner Jagadananda joined the inaugural session as Resource Persons and imparted training to the trainers.
