Gangtok, 16 Sept: Administrative Training Institute (ATI) and its latest batch of promotee Group C trainees were honoured to receive Shri A.K. Shrivastava, IAS, Chief Secretary of Sikkim, Shri Tenzing Gelek, Principal Secretary, Department of Personnel (DOP) and Mrs Tenzing Dolkar, Secretary, Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) on the occasion of the inaugural function on 16.09.2019 at the Training Hall of ATI, Sonam Tshering Marg ,Gangtok scheduled for the fortnight long training from 16-27 Sept, 2019.

While delivering his keynote address, the CS reminded the participants about the cardinal duty of government servants towards public service and the need to demystify office procedure for creation of a public friendly atmosphere.

Emphasising the non-negotiable nature of record keeping and documentation, he advised the trainees to understand their roles and responsibilities and optimise their service delivery quotient through the training being imparted by the Institute.

In his interface with the participants, the CS expressed his optimism that the investment being made by the Government to equip and capacitate human resource of the State shall help alter the working condition and the work culture of government employees.

The trainees were also invited to participate in the Safai Abhiyan to observe the birthday of the PM of India on 17th Sept, 2019.

The inaugural session commenced with the welcome address by Mrs Cheden P Ladingpa, Director/ATI and concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Shri Chabilal Sharma, US/ATI.