SAMETI and MANAGE train agri field functionaries

GANGTOK, 28 Nov: SAMETI [State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute], in coordination with National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management [MANAGE], Hyderabad, conducted two trainings simultaneously at   SIRD, Karfectar, for field functionaries of the Agriculture Department. The training modules are “Management Development Programme for Women in Development Sectors” and “Effective Communication”.  The training, held from 25 to 28 Novembner, had Dr. G. Jaya and Dr. K.  Uma Rani from Hyderabad as coordinators and is being attended by 80 Field Functionaries (Village Level Workers, Block Technology Managers and Subject Matter Specialist) from the four districts, an official press release informs.
On the inaugural day, HoD, English Department, Sikkim Government College, Pankaj Thapa, and HoD, Commerce Department, SGC, Dr. SS Mahapatra, addressed topics like writing skills, interpersonal communication and assertive communication
The next day, Dr. S. Manivarariran, Dr. K Uma Rani, and Dr. G. Jaya covered presentation skills, project management, motivation, leadership theories and functions and observation and feedback. On 27 Nov, president Citizens’ Forum, Thukchuk Lachungpa, and Sonam T. Venchungpa, Dean, ICFAI College spoke on stress management, principles of management and persuasion skills.