28-day Induction Training Programme for Panchayat Secretaries conclude

• Trainees equipped with practical experience in administration, governance and grassroots service delivery

JAMMU: The 28-day Induction Training Programme for newly appointed Panchayat Secretaries concluded today in Jammu. The comprehensive curriculum featured a five-day exposure visit to Himachal Pradesh alongside extensive field studies across various Jammu Panchayats, designed to equip trainees with practical experience in administration, governance and grassroots service delivery.

Addressing participants at the valedictory ceremony, Director Panchayati Raj, Sham Lal emphasized that Panchayat Secretaries serve as the primary interface of the department. He noted that they play a pivotal role in the entire governance lifecycle from initial planning to the ground-level implementation of government schemes. "The success of rural development initiatives depends largely on the efficiency, integrity and dedication of our secretaries," he stated.

He highlighted the essential duties of the new officials and directed them officials to maintain a consistent presence in their assigned areas, stay connected with the citizenry. The Director further stressed the high expectations held by both the department and the public, urging the secretaries to work with transparency and a proactive sense of accountability. He specifically noted their role in public health, calling on them to lead a shift in public mindset regarding sanitation and hygiene.

Finally, he mandated the rigorous use of government portals and digital tools including the Karam Yogi platform and various mobile applications to enhance monitoring and streamline service delivery. Joint Director (Directorate of Rural Development, Jammu), Avleen Kour was also present on the occasion.