The eleven-week Foundation Course for Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) of Central Secretariat Service, Government of India, conducted by Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana,came to an end today. The course, which was sponsored by Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, DoPT, Government of India, was attended by over ninety ASOs belonging to such States as Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, UP, etc.
The A K Goel, IAS (Retd.), Advisor to Government of Telangana, who was the Chief Guest, said that the Central Secretariat Service is an extremely powerful wing of Government of India and advised the ASOs to use of their positions for the greatest good of the greatest numbers. Continuing his address, he stated that the demands of contemporary world of work in the 21st century are highly dynamic in nature and advised the ASOs to contribute their optimum best in order to measure up to the expectations from them. Referring to challenges for the ASOs in fast-changing scenario, Goel said that while Urban India is better off in term of power, wealth, and human resources, the need of the hour is to address issues relating to creating and sustaining a world-class urban infrastructure and to enrich quality of life of people. He said that while food, per se, is no longer a problem, the real challenge is to provide nutritious food to children belonging to weaker sections of society. He added that multifaceted development of the States, which are suffering from deficient monsoon, will be greatly instrumental in arresting large scale migration of their youth to other States. While urging ASOs to contribute their mite to address these challenges, he advised them not to lose sight of issues relating to ecological balance.
The BP Acharya, IAS, Special Chief Secretary and DG, Dr MCR HRD Institute, in his presidential address, said that the ASOs play an important role in processing of proposals received from different States and thereby contributing to bringing about a positive change in the lives of millions of people. He, therefore, advised them to understand the aspirations of people and process files with a human touch. He congratulated the ASOs for submitting high-quality reports as a part of their village visits and informed them that the concerned District Collectors are initiating corrective actions in the light of their recommendations.
The AK Goel and B P Acharya gave away Trophies in Sports & Games and also Awards on Presentation of Reports on Village Visits, Bharat Darshan, and Analysis of Cases & Annual Reportsto the ASOs.
Miss Chestha Goel and Mr. Nitin Kakarwal, who spoke on behalf of the ASOs, said that the Foundation Course not only improved their knowledge and skills but also enriched their overall personality profile.
The M P Sethy, Chief Consultant (Training& e-Learning) welcomed the gathering and presented a report on the Foundation Course. B Venkatswara Rao, IAS, ADG proposed a vote of thanks. Professor Deepa Nair, Head CUDS & Course Coordinator (Non-Academics) conducted proceedings of the event.
