Kohima, April 29, 2026: A two-day workshop on Capacity Building Plan (CBP) Development using Artificial Intelligence tools under the iGOT Karmayogi platform commenced at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima, marking a significant step toward strengthening the skills and capabilities of government officials in Nagaland.
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| Officials and participants pose for a group photograph during the AI-based Capacity Building Plan Development workshop under iGOT Karmayogi held at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima, Nagaland. (Image: DIPR Nagaland) |
The workshop is being organised by the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms, Government of Nagaland, in collaboration with ATI. The programme aims to equip government officers with the knowledge and practical skills required to develop effective training modules for civil servants by leveraging AI-powered tools and digital learning platforms.
Resource persons for the workshop include Ranu Mukherjee and Maibam Warish from the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Government of India, who are guiding participants through the framework and methodology of developing Capacity Building Plans aligned with national governance objectives.
The inaugural programme was attended by 65 participants representing 35 government departments, making it the first workshop of its kind to be conducted in Nagaland. The initiative reflects the state's efforts to align administrative reforms with emerging technologies and modern governance practices.
Delivering the inaugural address, Shashank Shekhar, Additional Chief Secretary (Agriculture) and Director General of ATI, emphasized the importance of efficient, responsive, and citizen-centric governance. He noted that the quality of governance directly impacts society and reiterated that the primary responsibility of the government is to serve citizens through effective delivery of public services.
Highlighting the role of capacity building in administrative reforms, Shekhar stated that well-trained and skilled civil servants are essential for meeting evolving governance challenges and ensuring better outcomes for the public. He encouraged participants to make full use of the workshop and explore innovative ways of integrating technology into public administration.
Officials from the Capacity Building Commission also made detailed presentations on the objectives, structure, and implementation framework of the Capacity Building Plan under the national mission for civil service training. The presentations focused on identifying competency gaps, designing targeted learning interventions, and creating training roadmaps tailored to the needs of individual departments.
According to officials, the Capacity Building Plan will serve as a comprehensive blueprint for identifying training requirements across government departments. It is expected to help create future-ready, skilled, and citizen-focused civil servants while incorporating both national capacity-building priorities and state-specific developmental needs.
The programme was chaired by Limakumla, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Livitoli Sukhalu. The event was also attended by Bendanglila, along with officers and staff of ATI.
Officials expressed confidence that the workshop would contribute significantly to strengthening governance systems in Nagaland by promoting continuous learning, digital innovation, and a culture of excellence within the civil service.
