University of Jammu and NZATI organize two-day capacity building programme for J&K Accounts Service Probationary Officers

JAMMU: A two-day Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Jammu and Kashmir Accounts Service Probationary Officers commenced today at the Northern Zonal Accountancy Training Institute (NZATI), Jammu. The programme is being organized by The Business School (TBS), University of Jammu, in collaboration with NZATI, with the objective of enhancing the professional competencies of probationary officers through expert-led sessions on financial management, performance evaluation, public-private partnerships, organizational behaviour, emerging technologies, and communication skills.

The programme was formally inaugurated by Shri Rajesh Talwar, JKAS, Director Finance and Principal, NZATI, who welcomed Shri Rajesh Kotwal, JKAS, Director Accounts and Treasuries, Jammu, and the participating probationary officers. Addressing the gathering, the speakers emphasized the importance of continuous capacity building and professional development for officers entrusted with the responsibility of managing public finances.

Prof. Amisha Gupta, Director and Professor, The Business School, University of Jammu, and Programme Consultant and Lead Coordinator, presented the introductory remarks and highlighted the design, objectives, academic framework, learning outcomes, and significance of the training programme. Dr. Farah Choudhary, Associate Professor, The Business School, University of Jammu, and Programme Consultant and Coordinator, also addressed the participants and briefed them on the programme structure and training methodology.

The inaugural day featured four technical sessions conducted by distinguished academicians and finance professionals. The first session on Financial Management (Part I) was delivered by Prof. Sameer Gupta, The Business School, University of Jammu, who highlighted the importance of sound financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation in public administration.

The second session on Evaluating Financial Performance of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) was conducted by CA Rishu Kawatra, who discussed key financial indicators, performance assessment techniques, and best practices for evaluating Public Sector Undertakings.

The third session on Public Private Partnership (Part I) was delivered by CA Mohit Mahajan, who focused on the concept, significance, and evolving role of Public Private Partnership (PPP) models in infrastructure development and public service delivery.

The fourth and final session of the day, Public Private Partnership (Part II), was conducted by CA Lalit K. Gupta, who elaborated on project structuring, risk-sharing mechanisms, and successful PPP case studies relevant to the public sector. The participants actively engaged with the resource persons through discussions and interactive exchanges, making the sessions informative, practical, and enriching.