A review meeting regarding the ongoing projects and schemes of the Department of Personnel and Training & Establishment, Chandigarh Administration, was held under the chairmanship of H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh. During the meeting, a detailed presentation on the department’s functioning and progress was made to the Chair.

The meeting was attended by Swapnil M. Naik, IAS, Secretary, Personnel & Establishment; Mr. Akhil Kumar, DANICS, Additional Secretary, Establishment; Amit Kumar, DANICS, Additional Secretary, Personnel; and other senior officers of the Chandigarh Administration.

It was informed during the meeting that the 404 Recruitment Rules have been concurred by the Department of Personnel. It was further apprised that UT Chandigarh secured the 3rd rank during the “SADHANA Saptah” (National Learning Week). Appreciating the achievement, the Chief Secretary directed the department to make concerted efforts to secure the 1st rank in future editions.

Reviewing the status of vacant posts and departmental promotions, the Chief Secretary directed all departments to expedite the process of filling vacant posts, convene all pending Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs), ensure the timely promotion of eligible officials, and strengthen capacity-building initiatives through regular training programmes. He further directed that the promotion process of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) to the post of Clerk be completed within two months.

The Chief Secretary also directed the department to explore signing an MoU between UT Chandigarh and the Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) for conducting specialised training programmes. He further emphasized the need for comprehensive training on e-Office for officers and officials of the Chandigarh Administration to enhance administrative efficiency and digital governance.

About Recruitment Rules, directions were issued for regular monitoring of all pending cases to ensure their timely finalisation.