CHANDIGARH: Setting a clear benchmark for people-first governance, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday urged officers of the All India and Central Services to ensure that every administrative decision translates into tangible relief and benefit for common people. Interacting with 32 IPS, IRS and other officers undergoing training for Special Foundation Course (SFC) at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA), the Chief Minister emphasized that authority carries responsibility, and governance must be judged by its impact on citizens’ lives.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is heartening to learn that the MGSIPA, in collaboration with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, is conducting a 10-week Special Foundation Course (SFC) for officers of the 2021 batch. “This group includes officers from the Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (both Income Tax and Customs), Indian Postal Service, Indian Information Service, Indian Civil Accounts Service, Indian P&T Finance Service, Indian Trade Service, and Indian Corporate Law Service, ” he noted.
The Chief Minister said that this is the first time that the MGSIPA is conducting a Special Foundation Course on behalf of LBSNAA, Mussoorie. “Normally, such courses are conducted by national academies like the National Police Academy and the National Academy of Direct Taxes. Considering the excellent infrastructure and faculty of MGSIPA, LBSNAA has selected it, making it one of the top five State Administrative Training Institutes (State ATIs) in the country to host such a program, ” he highlighted.
The Chief Minister, while welcoming the officers, said that he was happy that the officer trainees are in Chandigarh, a city known for its blend of diverse cultures and especially for its strong Punjabi essence. He expressed hope that the trainees will immensely enjoy their stay in the beautiful city along with the warm hospitality of Punjab.