Valedictory function of the first ever mid- career training programme for NCS & NSS officers was held at Administrative Training Institute, Kohima on November 26 with joint secretary & additional director ATI, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS as the guest of honour.
In his brief address, Kevin lauded the resource person, Krishna Menon, IAS (Retd.) and his team.
Kevin urged upon the officers to continue performing their respective duties against all odds with the spirit they have inculcated through the training.
Krishna Menon speaking on behalf of resource persons expressed his happiness over the cohesive and disciplined attitude of the NCS & NSS officers throughout their training. He also appreciated the hospitality of the Naga people in general and the ATI faculty in particular saying “five days spent at ATI were the most interesting times of my life.”
Resource person, Moumita Talukdar expressed her gratitude for the facilities provided to them and also hoped the officers would apply what they have learned from the training during their duties.
ADC Pughoboto, Avelu Ruho thanked Kevin Zehol for initiating the first ever mid- career training.
She said the zeal to perform during their duties tend to diminish with time and posting from one place to another and the training came at the right time to get re-energized.
Section officer, Longerkaba said it was a long cherished dream fulfilled after fourteen years training gap at ATI since his NSS training in 2002.
Taking the example of the trees he planted at ATI in 2002, he mentioned that the teachings on ethics, leadership and others he acquired through the training were deeply rooted in him and added that the training will bear fruits through his works.
earlier, joint director ATI, L. Youdang Jamir chaired the program. Director Ministry of Defence, Prachish Khanna ITS, HR- Administrative Head of IBIS Solutions, Kolkata, Rajib Bal, Deputy Director ATI, Dr. Hovithal Sothu, OSD Finance, K. Vezo, Section Officer, Andreas, Deputy Director ATI, Er. N. Moa Longkumer were the resource persons during the five-day training programme.