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Indian Delegation from Department of Administrative Reform and Public Grievances (DARPG) to Visit Colombo from July 7-9, 2024 for Bilateral Discussions on Collaboration Between National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) for Capacity Building Programs of Sri Lankan Civil Servants in India
Posted On: 07 JUL 2024 1:45PM by PIB Delhi
A 5-member Indian delegation from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), led by Secretary DARPG and Director General, National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Shri V. Srinivas, will visit Colombo from July 7-9, 2024, for bilateral discussions on collaboration between the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) for capacity-building programs of Sri Lankan civil servants in India. This visit is being conducted at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in personnel administration and governance.
During the three-day visit, Secretary DARPG and DG NCGG, Shri V. Srinivas, will hold bilateral meetings with Mr. E.M.S.B.Ekanayake, Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka, Shri Anura Dissanayake, Secretary to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, and Mr. Pradeep Yasarathne, Secretary Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Council and Local Government. The Indian delegation will also make a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Dinesh Chandra Rupasinghe Gunawardena.
The Indian delegation's agenda includes discussions on capacity-building programs for Sri Lankan civil servants and the potential signing of a long-term agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for capacity-building initiatives. These discussions will focus on outlining a roadmap for future collaborations and exchanging insights on effective governance practices. The visit also includes an interactive session with NCGG alumni in the Sri Lankan Civil Service. The delegation will visit the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) to engage with faculty members and civil service officers on capacity-building initiatives and the implementation of centralized public grievance redressal systems. The program also includes a presentation session by the district administration, providing an overview of public services and an open discussion with district officials.
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