Shillong, Jun 13: The Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute (MATI) hosted its inaugural annual conference themed, “Reflections,” yesterday for discussions and knowledge sharing among government officials.
Meghalaya State Food Commission chairman Donald P Wahlang who attended the event as the chief guest shared his wealth of administrative experiences, emphasising the vital role of training programs in public service. He advocated for a focus on simplifying governance processes to enhance efficiency while making learning both practical and relatable.
According to Wahlang, effective public service is not solely about professional competence but is also deeply tied to personal well-being and work-life balance. He encouraged officials to pursue continuous learning and adapt to changes in their professional environment.
Wahlang also launched the annual training calendar and the Capacity Building Plan (CBP) for 47 government departments, aligning it with the Mission Karmayogi. Additionally, a digital locker facility was introduced to enhance the accessibility of training completion certificates for participants.
The conference featured an online address by Chandralekha Mukherjee from the Capacity Building Commission, who spoke on the importance of Mission Karmayogi and the iGOT platform in transforming the capacity-building ecosystem of the country. She appreciated Meghalaya for emerging as a front runner in implementing the initiatives, particularly among the North Eastern States, and acknowledged the proactive efforts undertaken by MATI in promoting continuous digital learning and competency-based training.
Dr. Bijoy A Sangma, Member (Judge), Meghalaya Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission delivered a presentation sharing his experiences in training and highlighted that training is a continuous process of learning, adaptation, self improvement, and professional development.
Awards and recognitions were also presented to 12 outstanding resource persons for their valuable contribution towards training and capacity building programmes conducted by MATI. In addition, the top 10 iGOT learners from various departments were also felicitated in recognition of their active participation and commitment towards continuous learning under the Mission Karmayogi initiative.
