HOME DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES MODERN SANITATION TRAINING FOR NAGALAND CIVIL SECRETARIAT STAFF
KOHIMA, February 20: The Home Department has launched a nine-day intensive Capacity Building Training programme for nearly 720 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), including supervisors and sardars, of the Nagaland Civil Secretariat. The programme commenced on February 16 at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima.
Organised by the Secretariat Administration Branch ‘B’ of the Home Department in collaboration with its training partner, Living For Environment (LiFE), a non-governmental organisation promoting sustainable environmental practices, the initiative seeks to strengthen sanitation and waste management systems within the Secretariat.
The training curriculum has been structured based on findings from a 2019 waste assessment study of the Secretariat conducted by LiFE. It also incorporates Swachh Office protocols and aligns with the amended Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which will come into effect on April 1, 2026.
The initiative aims to enhance professional standards and operational efficiency among the Secretariat’s essential support staff. Participants will receive training in modern sanitation and waste management practices, with emphasis on effective waste segregation and environmentally responsible disposal methods in line with prevailing regulations.
Sessions will also cover the proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment to ensure a hygienic workplace. Emphasis will be placed on professional conduct, including office etiquette, workplace discipline and service standards, to foster a more efficient administrative environment. In addition, participants will be guided on personal hygiene and safety measures to safeguard their health and well-being.
Following the classroom component, practical training will begin in March. During this phase, the LiFE team will assess participants’ understanding, monitor implementation of the newly introduced practices and identify areas requiring further improvement.
The Home Department stated that the initiative reflects its continued commitment to transforming the Nagaland Civil Secretariat into a model of cleanliness, efficiency and sustainable administrative practice. (Takumpula, IA)
