Imphal: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday urged newly recruited civil servants to put public welfare at the centre of their responsibilities and work with sincerity, integrity and dedication.

Bhalla was addressing newly recruited officers of the Manipur Civil Service (MCS), Manipur Finance Service (MFS), Sub-Deputy Collector (SDC) and Manipur Secretariat Service (MSS) at the inaugural function of their three-month Foundation Training in Imphal.

Congratulating the officers on their selection, the Governor encouraged them to use the training period to broaden their understanding of Manipur, interact with people and fellow trainees, and develop a service-oriented approach. “Public servants must listen to the people, understand their requirements and work towards addressing their genuine needs,” Bhalla said.

He urged the trainees to make the most of the learning opportunities available during their training, work hard and continue developing their professional skills. The Governor also stressed the importance of understanding Manipur’s diverse communities, their aspirations and the challenges faced by people across different sectors.

He said the newly recruited officers should contribute to the welfare and development of the state while upholding integrity, responsibility and the values of public service throughout their careers. Bhalla also interacted with the trainees and shared his experiences during the programme.Newly recruited officers from Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts participated in the programme virtually.

Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur and senior officials from the Administrative Reforms Department and the State Academy of Training (SAT) also attended the inaugural function.