Dr MCR HRD Institute, Hyderabad, on Monday commenced a special foundation course for 231 All India Services (AIS) and Central Civil Services (CCS) officers from across the county representing 17 services, including IPS, IFoS, ISS, IES, IPTAFS, IRS, IFS, etc.
Dr Shashank Goel, DG of the institute and Special Chief Secretary to Government of Telangana, in his inaugural address noted that in the present-day scenario, the civil servants stand at the forefront of a technological revolution, in which Artificial Intelligence, Block-chain, Big Data, Internet of Things, etc are playing a decisive role in promoting governance that is efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric. “As civil servants, you should ensure that the technical advancements result in bringing about prosperity in the lives of the weaker sections of society as well,” he stated.
Goel said the AIS and CCS officers, who are the backbone of administrative system, shape the lives of millions of citizens, and thereby build the future of the nation. “Since the core of effective governance lies in understanding and addressing the needs and aspirations of people we serve, the foundation course will provide the AIS and CCS officers with a robust understanding of policy making, public administration, and the tools necessary for impactful service delivery,” he underlined.
Status quo has become a thing of the past and continuous change is a reality now, he said and added that this calls for AIS and CCS officers to become torchbearers of change. However, the precondition for this to happen, the civil servants must first embrace change themselves, adopt a mind-set that is open to change, willing to learn, and ready to adapt, he said.
The DG stated that in today’s evolving world of work, the age-old bureaucratic, hierarchical, and rigid styles of leadership do not fit into the emerging demands. “In a diverse and dynamic society, like ours, we must embrace leadership style that is inclusive, agile, and responsive,” he underlined.
Goel called upon the civil servants to foster an organization culture that welcomes new ideas and solutions, as innovation is the lifeblood of of progress. “Effective communication is the backbone of any successful organization and the civil service is no exception. The civil servants, therefore, should connect well with people in order to excel in their roles and also to serve the nation with excellence,” he added.
Shashank Goel released the course manual. Aakanksha Kulshrestha, Assistant Director, LBSNAA, attended the event.
Dr Madhavi Ravulapati, Course Director presented a report on the salient features of the foundation course and added that one of the unique features of the course is the innovative fusion of different training methodologies. Professor Mohammed Abbas Ali, Academic Coordinator was also present.
