NEWS – The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has launched its first-ever Mid-Career Training Programme for civil servants from BIMSTEC nations.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Duration: The two-week programme runs from October 14 to October 25, 2024, in Mussoorie and New Delhi.
• Participants: Involves 36 civil servants from BIMSTEC countries (Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan) and 35 from the Maldives.

Objectives

• Focus: Emphasizes citizen-centric governance models.
• Goal: Enhance governance standards and foster regional cooperation among BIMSTEC nations.

Training Components

1. Skill Development:
   • Focus on upgrading skills to tackle modern governance challenges.
   • Emphasis on digital transformation and public expectations.
2. Practical Exposure:
   • Field visits to various institutions, including:
     • Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
     • Smart City Project and ITDA
     • Smart School in Dehradun
     • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
     • National Science Centre
     • Maruti Udyog Limited for corporate governance insights
   • Cultural visit to the Taj Mahal.

Additional Programme for Maldives

• 34th Capacity Building Programme: Ongoing initiative for Maldivian civil servants, focusing on India’s administrative practices.
• Objective: Strengthen the longstanding relationship between India and the Maldives.