UNDER SECRETARIES, DEPUTY SECRETARIES, AND JOINT SECRETARIES ARE INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY OF THE SECRETARIAT: CHIEF SECRETARY, HARYANA TO PROVIDE ETHICAL AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE TRAINING TO OVER 3.3 LAKH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
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The Haryana Government will organize two Training and Feedback sessions annually for Civil Secretariat officers, announced Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal while inaugurating a one-day Training and Feedback session for Under Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, and Joint Secretaries of the Civil Secretariat here today.
Emphasizing ethics, he said that the state government is implementing Mission Karmayogi Haryana, a pioneering initiative to revolutionize the state's governance landscape by providing ethical and responsive governance training to over 3.3 lakh government officials.
He highlighted the significant role played by Under Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, and Joint Secretaries as the institutional memory of the Secretariat. Their enduring contributions are an invaluable asset to the administration, especially considering that IAS officers serve for only a limited tenure in the Civil Secretariat. In contrast, Secretariat officers diligently carry out their responsibilities over an extended period.
(SUBHEAD)Mr. Kaushal underscored the idea that IAS officers derive substantial insights into the government's fundamental functions from their interactions with Secretariat officers. Through this valuable experience, IAS officers have a unique opportunity to delve deep into the inner workings of government operations, hone their critical thinking and decision-making abilities, and amass expertise in the management of a diverse range of issues.
Mr. Kaushal said that the training program session covers essential topics such as decision-making in governance, manpower planning, handling vigilance matters, and work-life management. These sessions are tailored to address the specific challenges and responsibilities of their roles.
He hoped that the participants would actively participate in the discussions, ask questions, and share their experiences. The knowledge and insights gained from these interactions can be invaluable in their daily work.
While speaking on the role of Under Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, and Joint Secretaries, Chairman Power Utilities, Mr. P. K Das emphasized the need for these officials to prioritize the handling of files. He urged them not to merely forward time-bound files as a routine task but rather to proactively ensure that senior officers are reminded to review and clear these files within the stipulated timeframes.
Addressing manpower planning and staff rationalization within administrative departments, Mr. Rajan Gupta, Chairman of the Rationalization Commission in Haryana, offered valuable guidance to officials. He underscored the importance of the “4 P's”: PUC (Prioritization, Understanding, and Clarity), Policy, Precedent, and Proposal, as essential factors to consider when handling official documents.
Mr. Gupta, in discussing the imperative for rationalization in administration, stressed the urgency driven by technological advancements. He emphasized the necessity to reevaluate manpower deployment to better serve society effectively in this evolving landscape.
Moreover, when addressing the issue of planning, Mr. Gupta highlighted the pivotal roles that budget framing and policy implementation play within the government. He acknowledged the contemporary challenges associated with these tasks, urging officials to continuously enhance their knowledge and skills to align with the demands of the modern technological era.
Sh. Prabhjot Singh, Special Secretary, Personnel, Training, Vigilance, and Parliamentary Affairs Departments, spoke on work-life management and motivation for everyday work. Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Special Secretary to the Human Resources and General Administration Departments, discussed the Manual of Office Procedure and the use of artificial intelligence. Sh. Samwartak Singh, Special Secretary, Secretariat Establishment, discussed establishment and grievances matters. Sh. Anil Bhardwaj, District Attorney (Retd.), gave a presentation on handling vigilance and complaint matters.