Tripura has taken another step towards strengthening citizen-centric governance through a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme under Mission Karmayogi. The State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (SIPARD) organized the programme. The initiative equipped 32 government officers with behavioural and facilitation skills to help spread the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyashala across departments, reinforcing the state’s commitment to accountable and responsive public service.
Key Takeaways
- SIPARD Tripura conducted a two-day Training of Trainers programme under Mission Karmayogi.
- The initiative aims to build a network of certified trainers to promote citizen-centric governance across government departments.
- A total of 32 officers completed the training focused on service ethics, accountability and behavioural skills.
The Tripura government has intensified its efforts to build a more citizen-focused administrative system by strengthening the behavioural capacity of its workforce. As part of this initiative, the State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (SIPARD) organised a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on Karmayogi Kartavya Karyashala (KKK) under the national Mission Karmayogi initiative.
The programme marked another milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to improve governance through better public service delivery and professional development of government officials. By preparing a group of certified trainers, the initiative aims to ensure that the principles of Mission Karmayogi reach a wider section of the state administration.
Building a Network of Certified Trainers
The Capacity Building Commission developed the training module, while the General Administration (Personnel & Training) Department, Government of Tripura, sponsored the programme.
Its primary objective was to create a pool of trained resource persons capable of conducting Karmayogi Kartavya Karyashala sessions in different government departments. These certified trainers will now play a key role in extending the programme’s reach and strengthening institutional capacity across the state.
The cascading model is expected to help embed the values promoted under Mission Karmayogi into the day-to-day functioning of public offices.
Behavioural Skills at the Heart of Administrative Reform
Unlike conventional training programmes that primarily focus on technical knowledge, the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyashala places greater emphasis on behavioural transformation.
The sessions encouraged participants to adopt the core principles of Seva Bhav, or the spirit of public service. The programme also highlighted ethical conduct, effective communication, teamwork, accountability and a citizen-first approach to governance.
Officials participated in interactive learning sessions designed to strengthen both their behavioural competencies and facilitation abilities. The programme combined group discussions, practical exercises and participatory learning methods to create an engaging learning environment.
These activities helped participants prepare to deliver similar training programmes within their own departments.
Thirty-Two Officers Complete the Programme
The two-day training brought together 32 officers from different government departments across Tripura.
Participants appreciated the practical and interactive nature of the programme. They noted that the sessions would help them conduct future Karmayogi Kartavya Karyashala programmes more effectively. They also believed the training would contribute to building a more responsive, efficient and future-ready civil service in the state.
The feedback reflected the growing emphasis on continuous learning and professional development within the state’s administrative framework.
Leadership Behind the Initiative
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Er. Arpita Chaudhari, Associate Professor at SIPARD.
Her leadership supported the successful implementation of the Training of Trainers programme and ensured that participants received both conceptual understanding and practical facilitation skills required for future training assignments.
Supporting the Vision of Mission Karmayogi
Mission Karmayogi seeks to build an empowered, accountable and citizen-oriented civil service through continuous capacity building and behavioural transformation.
The latest initiative by SIPARD aligns with this broader objective by preparing government officials to become trainers who can spread the programme across departments. The effort also reinforces Tripura’s focus on strengthening institutional capacity and promoting responsive governance through skilled public servants.
As more departments adopt the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyashala model, the state aims to further embed the values of ethical service, accountability and citizen-first governance into its administrative system.
