Itanagar, Jun 27: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ojing Tasing, underscored the need to inculcate a strong work culture within the Panchayati Raj. He called upon the newly inducted officials of the State Panchayat Resource Centre (SPRC) and District Panchayat Resource Centres (DPRCs) to perform their duties with sincerity and integrity. 
The Minister pointed out that the lack of awareness among villagers and PRI leaders continues to be one of the primary reasons for developmental gaps in rural areas. He commended SIRD&PR, the state’s nodal training agency, for its consistent efforts to bridge these gaps and urged the newly appointed officials to extend their full cooperation and become an integral part of this mission.
The Minister was speaking as the State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR), successfully concluded the Five-Day Orientation-cum-Induction Training Programme for the newly recruited officials of the State Panchayat Resource Centre (SPRC) and District Panchayat Resource Centres (DPRCs).
Delivering her keynote address, Dr. Sonal Swaroop, Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, extended her best wishes to all participants and emphasized the growing importance of Capacity Building and Training in the rural development sector. She highlighted that Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is fundamentally designed to enhance the capacities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and their functionaries. Without adequate awareness and proper training, she remarked, it becomes increasingly challenging for villagers to effectively communicate their developmental aspirations to higher authorities.
A total of 102 participants attended the programme, representing various districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The participants included Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Thematic Experts, MIS Assistants, Accounts Assistants, and Research & Training Assistants of the SPRC and DPRCs.
The comprehensive five-day training covered essential aspects of the Panchayati Raj system, including roles and responsibilities of resource centre officials, grassroots governance mechanisms, and digital initiatives for e-enablement of Panchayats to promote transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery at the village level.
The Orientation-cum-Induction Programme aimed to strengthen the capacities of newly recruited officials and equip them to support the Panchayati Raj Institutions effectively, thereby contributing towards sustainable and inclusive rural development across Arunachal Pradesh.

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