ATI Nagaland holds induction prog for 2026 batch of officers

Kohima, October 23 (MExN): The Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Nagaland, on Friday held the inaugural function of the Common Induction Programme for the 2026 batch of Nagaland Civil Service (NCS), Nagaland Police Service (NPS), Block Development Officer (BDO) and District Commandant (DC) officers at Vision Hall, ATI, Kohima.The programme aims to develop a shared understanding of governance, administrative procedures, public service values, and the roles and responsibilities of the participating officers. It is also intended to strengthen their professional capacities and prepare them to discharge their duties effectively, ethically and efficiently.The inaugural session was chaired by Bendanglila, NCS, Additional Director, ATI, Nagaland, who delivered the welcome address. The newly inducted officers representing the respective services also introduced themselves.V Shashank Shekhar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Nagaland and Director General of ATI, delivered the keynote address.He acknowledged the chairman of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) for the timely and fair declaration of examination results and recognised the support extended by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (P&AR) Department.Describing ATI as a supportive, family-like learning environment, Shekhar urged the officers to view public service as an opportunity to give back to society and contribute to people's welfare.He called upon them to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, fairness and transparency, particularly in working towards the upliftment of weaker sections of society and upholding the values of integrity and impartiality.Asalie Lese, NCS, Deputy Secretary in the P&AR Department and course coordinator, presented an overview of the Common Induction Programme, outlining its structure and training topics.A Pitoho Chophy, IA&AS (Retd.), chairman of the NPSC, also addressed the officers, urging them to uphold integrity and public service values, prepare for emerging challenges, and remain willing to learn and adapt to a rapidly advancing technological environment.Yongchingkumla, Secretary of the P&AR Department, advised the officers to work with purpose and a strong sense of responsibility while adhering to the applicable government rules.Thavaseelan K, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary of the Rural Development Department, encouraged the officers to visit villages and gain a deeper understanding of grassroots realities.He said public service would test their character and commitment beyond their examination performance and advised them to treat every person with respect and kindness, keeping public welfare at the centre of their work.