129 new OAS Probationers inducted into training programme

Bhubaneswar, June 27: The induction training programme of OAS 2020 batch probationers was inaugurated today by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena. Out of 129 OAS Probationers who have joined to undergo training under Gopabandhu Academy of Administration  (GAA), 128 belong to the 2020 batch and one from the 2018 batch. The new batch comprises of 56 women and 73 men candidates. 

Jena urged that the probationers who would be serving the government for about 30 to 35 years, will be leading Odisha from transition to transformative changes through continuous acquisition of knowledge, internalising 5T approach, innovative thinking, efficient service delivery, optimizing resources, ensuring quality and abiding strictly the Odisha Government Conduct Rules. 

He maintained that in a life cycle approach, learning is a continuous process that starts with nurturing and mentoring at the early stage. It continues through self-learning, innovations and evaluations with integrity to the government system throughout the service tenure. 

GAA  provides opportunities and prepares young administrative officers inculcating these habits and disciplines. He appreciated the innovative initiatives of the current DG, GAA in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning experiences despite limitations.        

Director General of Gopabandhu Academy of Administration and Member Board of Revenue Raj Kumar Sharma attributed the young probationers as ‘Karmaveer’, as agents of transformative governance, and as epitome of civil services. 

Additional Director General GAA Manish Agrawal briefed about the composition of the new OAS batch, duration and the design of training programme. He informed that GAA has taken adequate measures to ensure balanced combination of indoor academic sessions and outdoor activities, all within the framework of the course structure.