DIMAPUR: A two day training programme for officers of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat was conducted from May 8 to 9, focusing on enhancing professional capacity in mental well being, soft skills and legislative drafting. The training was initiated in partnership between INRIS INDIA Foundation and MIND India.
The programme was inaugurated by secretary of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Khruohituonuo Rio. Around 40 officers across all cadres participated in the sessions.
On Day 1, resource persons from MIND India, Guwahati led sessions on mental health and workplace skills. Dr. Sangeeta Goswami, counselling psychologist and president of MIND India, addressed stress management and positive mental health practices, while Deepankar Bhattacharya, COO of Zemidi and consultant to MIND India, conducted sessions on soft skills covering communication, interpersonal effectiveness and professional conduct in the legislative environment.
On Day 2, Benjamin Newmai, retired commissioner & secretary and legal consultant, delivered a session on legislative drafting, covering principles, processes and best practices to strengthen officers’ technical proficiency in legislative work.
The training equipped officers with practical tools to manage workplace stress, maintain mental well being in high pressure environments, strengthen communication and team coordination, and enhance technical competence in legislative drafting. The programme aimed to build both personal resilience and professional expertise essential for effective functioning within the Assembly Secretariat.
