Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: The Indian Institute of Public Administration, J&K Regional Branch (IIPA-JKRB) today held first ever members’ conclave to commemorate the conferment of Award of Best Performing Regional Branch in the country this year.
At the Conclave attended by a mix of galaxy of veterans and young members, the 45 years’ momentous journey of IIPA-JKRB was made live in seminar hall by Dr C M Seth through a Power Point Presentation.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ashok Bhan, Patron since 2015, aptly categorized past 45 years in three phases—Foundation phase from 1978 to 1999, Infrastructure phase from 2000 to 2013 and the third and the current phase of permanent consolidation.
Earlier, chairman IIPA -KRB, B R Sharma said that this journey and reaching the top position was the result of working together and sharing experiences for the betterment of the society.
Past patron, Dr S S Bloeria expressed his profound happiness over IIPA JKRB bagging the top position in the country which is a tribute to the sincere and selfless work done by every member of this organization.
A M Watali, veteran member from Srinagar, who also spoke on the occasion, advised that the lectures and conclusions arrived at seminars and other events of IIPA must be shared with the Government and academic institutions so that they can draw benefits from these.
During the interaction with the members, Arun Manhas (Director, Industry & Commerce), suggested that IIPA should take up evolution of various Government landmark programs to benefit the Government through objective and third-party feedback.
Manoj Pandita, SSP, also expressed his views on enlarging the canvas of activities of IIPA in fast changing technology and the huge impact of social media.
Among the veterans present on the occasion included 96-year-old General Govindan Singh Jamwal.
Colonel Karan Singh and Dr Anil Gupta conducted the conclave.
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