A group of 16 Indian Information Service (IIS) Officer Trainees, Group ‘B’ of the 2023 Batch, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Friday. The trainees were accompanied by Shri Qazi Salman, Director, Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar, during their visit.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the young officers for their future careers and encouraged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, sensitivity, and dedication while serving in various government departments. He emphasized the important role of information officers in strengthening public trust through transparent and responsible communication.
During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the rapidly evolving landscape of public communication and stressed the growing importance of credible, accurate, and timely dissemination of information in the digital age. He noted that effective communication is essential for fostering transparency, combating misinformation, and ensuring that government initiatives reach citizens efficiently.
The IIS Officer Trainees also shared their experiences from their visit to Jammu and Kashmir as part of the Bharat Darshan Tour Programme, expressing their appreciation for the region’s rich cultural heritage, developmental initiatives, and governance framework.
The interaction provided the officer trainees with valuable insights into public administration, strategic communication, and the role of information services in promoting good governance and citizen engagement.
