SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 15: The JKAS Joint Foundation Course for the Officer Trainees Batch – 2024 was inaugurated today at J&K IMPARD Main Campus, Srinagar by the Director General J&K IMPARD, Rahana Batul.
The programme marked the commencement of the Foundation Course, aimed at providing newly recruited civil servants with essential administrative knowledge, professional competencies, and an understanding of the principles of good governance, public service delivery, and ethical conduct.
Addressing the participants, the Director General congratulated the officer trainees on embarking upon their careers in public service and emphasized the importance of integrity, impartiality, accountability, and dedication in the discharge of official responsibilities. He underscored the need for civil servants to remain responsive, compassionate and with integrity to the aspirations of the public and committed to transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric governance.
The Director General highlighted the significance of joint training in fostering mutual understanding, coordination, and a spirit of cooperation among officers from different services. He observed that such initiatives provide a common platform for sharing experiences, developing leadership qualities, and strengthening interdepartmental coordination, which are essential for effective administration.
The Foundation Course is designed to equip the trainees with a sound understanding of constitutional values, administrative procedures, public policy, governance frameworks, and contemporary challenges in public administration. The course will also focus on capacity building, teamwork, decision-making, and the adoption of innovative approaches to improve public service delivery.
The inaugural function was attended by senior officers and officer trainees of JKAS Batch-2024. The programme concluded with a call to the participants to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and public service and to work towards building an accountable, inclusive, and citizen-friendly administration.
The Joint Foundation Course represents an important step towards strengthening institutional capacity and nurturing a new generation of competent, ethical, and service-oriented civil servants committed to nation-building.
