Over 12 IAS officers from the Jharkhand cadre will attend a month-long Mid-Career Training (Phase-III) at LBSNAA Mussoorie from 21st July to 16th August, 2025, aimed at enhancing leadership and administrative skills for effective governance.
More than 12 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the Jharkhand cadre are all set to attend a month-long Mid-Career Training Programme (Phase-III) at the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie. The training will take place from 21st July to 6th August, 2025, and is aimed at enhancing their leadership and administrative capabilities.
Training for Officers of 2010–2017 Batches
The training is specially organized for IAS officers who joined service between 2010 and 2017. The Jharkhand Home Department has already issued letters directing these officers to complete their online registration for the programme without delay. As per official records, the officers shortlisted for this training include Sandeep Singh, Gholap Ramesh Gorakh, Shashi Ranjan, Faiz Aq Ahmad Mumtaz, Nancy Sahay, Sushant Gaurav, Kuldeep Chaudhary, Bhor Singh Yadav, Varun Ranjan, Sandeep Kumar, Pashupati Nath Mishra, Neelam Lata, Sudhir Bara, Ramniwas Yadav, R. Ronita, Aditya Ranjan, Naman Priyesh Lakra, Jadhav Vijaya Narayan Rao, Ananya Mittal, Anjali Yadav, Madhavi Mishra, Megha Bhardwaj, Chandan Kumar, Karn Satyarthi, Garima Singh, Himanshu Mohan, Vishal Sagar, Kirtishree Ji, Hemant Sati, Utkarsh Kumar Gupta, Nitish Kumar Singh, Shashi Prakash Singh, Prerna Dixit, and Kumar Tarachand.
Participation Uncertain for Some Officers
Interestingly, some of these officers have already undergone similar training in the recent past. Moreover, several others currently serve in key administrative roles such as District Collectors (Deputy Commissioners). Due to their ongoing responsibilities, there is uncertainty regarding their participation in this round of training.
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Purpose of Mid-Career Training
The Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP) is an important part of the continuous capacity-building initiative for IAS officers. It aims to equip them with modern management tools, policy-making skills, and global administrative insights. These training sessions are designed to prepare officers for higher responsibilities and to help them perform their duties more efficiently and effectively. The LBSNAA training also includes exposure to real-world governance models, leadership challenges, and case studies, which help enhance the overall administrative acumen of officers.
Enhancing Governance Through Capacity Building
Such training programmes reflect the government’s commitment to professional development and improved public administration. Officers who attend these courses often return with refined perspectives, better planning strategies, and stronger leadership capabilities, all of which benefit governance at both district and state levels. This upcoming Phase-III session at LBSNAA is yet another step in strengthening the bureaucratic framework of Jharkhand by investing in its human capital. The participation of these officers will not only boost their individual skillsets but also contribute significantly to effective governance and public service delivery in the state.
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