NCGG Launches 4th Capacity Building Program for Sri Lankan Senior Civil Servants

This program aims to educate participants on India's good governance and advanced technology models, facilitating the implementation of better governance practices in Sri Lanka.

The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has launched the 4th Capacity Building Program for senior civil servants from the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka today at NCGG, Mussoorie. The program, running from 22nd July to 2nd August 2024, features 40 distinguished participants.

Shri V. Srinivas, Director General of NCGG and Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), addressed the inaugural session. In his speech, Shri V. Srinivas emphasized India's vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047,' underscoring the importance of modern infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and the policy maxim of "Maximum Governance, Minimum Government." He highlighted India's commitment to good governance through policies focused on social justice, transparency, and accountability, aiming to provide equal opportunities for all citizens.

Dr. AP Singh, Associate Professor, provided an overview of NCGG’s operations and the program’s focus during the session. The program includes lectures on various topics such as the Changing Paradigm of Governance, Overview of Indian Services, Climate Change and its Impact on Biodiversity: Policies and Global Practices, Right to Service: Ease of Living, E-Office, Planning and Building Eco-Friendly Smart Cities, Public-Private Partnerships, Digital India, Land Records Management (Swamitva Scheme & DILRMP), India’s Growth Story, Disaster Management, and Approaches to Achieving SDGs by 2030, among others. Participants will also visit key institutions and sites, including the Indira Gandhi Forest National Academy, Forest Research Institute, District Attachment to Panchkula, Cyber Crime Centre in Chandigarh, National Institute of Solar Energy, International Solar Alliance, Pradhanmantri Sanghralaya, and the Taj Mahal.

This program aims to educate participants on India's good governance and advanced technology models, facilitating the implementation of better governance practices in Sri Lanka. The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has imparted training to civil servants from 17 countries, including Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, Seychelles, Gambia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Laos, Vietnam, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Cambodia.