The second batch of Professional Course on Management and Development (PCMD) commenced at Bagmati Hall, Mangal Sadan from Shrawan 12, 2079. The opening ceremony of the training program was attended by thirty class three officers of the Government of Nepal, who were nominated from various government and public agencies of Nepal.
In the opening ceremony, Senior Director of Studies and Department Head of Public Service Training Department (PSTD) Mr. Tulasi Sharan Sigdel, and Director of Studies and Centre Chief of Center for In-Service Training (CIsT) Mr. Binod Kumar Bista were present as distinguished dignitaries along with the faculties and staffs of NASC. The coordinator of the program Mr. Krishna Bahadur Thapa welcomed the participants and started the formal program.
Director of Studies Mr. Binod Kumar Bista welcomed the participants and briefed them about the training program and course, where he emphasized that the course's objective is to make the trainees performing managers, which stands on the foundation of building integrity, and managing relationships, managing resources and delivering results. Then, Senior Director of Studies Mr. Tulasi Sharan Sigdel welcomed the participants mentioning the expectation of the participants from the program so that the final effect of the training will be seen in the service delivery to the citizens. Mr. Sigdel highlighted how everybody is an expert in their own sector, thus, motivating active participation in order to enrich the learning experience of the participants from the expertise of the resource persons. Lastly, he requested the participants to give honest feedback and also communicated that an active learning attitude and constructive criticism are highly expected.
The training management team for the PCMD-2nd batch are Ms. Gyan Laxmi Shrestha and Mr. Krishna Bahadur Thapa. The program will conclude on Bhadra 23, 2079.