Ampati, South West Garo Hills: Thirty-five trainee officers from the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) 2025 batch embarked on an immersive field visit to South West Garo Hills district today, an initiative designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with the practical realities of district administration and rural development.
The day’s agenda featured a crucial interactive session at the DRDA Conference Hall in Ampati, where the budding administrators engaged in direct dialogue with seasoned District Administrative Officers and the Superintendent of Police. Discussions centered on the multifaceted challenges inherent in governing a border district, encompassing law and order maintenance and the intricate web of inter-departmental coordination.
Further enriching their understanding, the trainee officers undertook visits to the Deputy Commissioner’s Office and the District Rural Development Agency. These visits provided firsthand observation of the mechanisms through which public services are managed and delivered to the local populace, fostering a tangible connection between policy formulation and its grassroots implementation.
A significant segment of the field exposure involved a visit to the International Border and the bustling Kalaichar Border Haat. This provided invaluable insights into the operational dynamics of cross-border trade and the essential collaborative strategies employed for ensuring both security and fostering economic engagement in this sensitive border region.
Earlier in the day, the trainee cohort assessed rural healthcare delivery at the Garobadha Primary Health Centre. Subsequently, they toured the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society facility at the Godalgre Cluster Model Training Centre, located within the Betasing C&RD Block. This visit highlighted the impactful livelihood initiatives championed by the National Rural Livelihood Mission and their tangible effects on empowering local communities.
This comprehensive district-level field visit stands as an indispensable element of the MCS training program, equipping these future administrators with critical on-the-ground perspectives that will undoubtedly shape their approach to public service and governance in the years to come.
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