Two-Days RGSA Thematic Capacity Building Training Programme held in Kargil

Kargil, January 01, 2026: A two-days Thematic Capacity Building Training Programme under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) organized by the Rural Development Department, Kargil for Panchayat Secretaries (PSs) and Panchayat Accounts Assistants (PAAs) of District Kargil concluded here today. The training was held from 31- December 2025 to 1st January 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Hotel Zojila Residency, Biamathang, Kargil.

The programme focuses on key thematic areas including Water Sufficient Panchayat, Clean & Green Panchayat, and Self-Sufficient Infrastructure in Panchayats, aiming to enhance the knowledge, skills, and functional capacity of Panchayat-level functionaries for effective planning, implementation, and management of sustainable and environmentally responsible Panchayat development initiatives.

During the sessions, participants were oriented on best practices, policy frameworks, and practical approaches through interactive discussions, experience sharing, and thematic presentations, enabling them to gain hands-on insights for effective implementation at the grassroots level.

The programme is being organised on the directions of Shri Syed Sajjad Qadri (JKAS), Director, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Institutions, UT Ladakh. The training has been conducted under the supervision of Er. Raziya Khatoon (JKAS), District Panchayat Officer, Kargil, who serves as Nodal Officer for the programme. The technical sessions were facilitated by Master Trainer Dr. Irfan Shafi, who provided practical and field-oriented inputs on the thematic areas.

The entire programme is being closely monitored by the State Programme Manager, RGSA, Dr. Bilal, who appreciated the active participation and commitment of the trainees and thanked all officials for their efforts in making the programme successful.

The training programme is expected to significantly contribute towards strengthening Panchayat performance and promoting sustainable, inclusive, and decentralized rural governance in District Kargil in line with the vision of the Revamped RGSA.