IAS officers trained under Assistant Secretary programme , Pg10

Key Highlights:

• The Assistant Secretary programme, launched in 2015, has trained 1,580 IAS officers since its inception.
• The programme initially targeted IAS officers starting with the 2013 batch.
• In 2023, the programme was restructured to become an integral component of IAS induction training.

Detailed Insights:

• The Assistant Secretary programme aims to provide early-career IAS officers with exposure to central government functioning.
• This initiative allows officers to gain experience in policy formulation and implementation at the central level before returning to their state cadres.
• The restructuring in 2023 indicates a move towards institutionalizing this training as a standard part of IAS officer preparation.

Key Concepts Involved:

• IAS Induction Training: Comprehensive training provided to newly recruited Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.
• Assistant Secretary Programme: Central government initiative providing exposure to IAS officers in central government ministries.