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LBSNAA’s Fourth Edition of Aarambh Starts in Gujarat

Aarambh 4.0, which started from 25 October, was inaugurated by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba. Around 455 Officer Trainees attended the program.
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The fourth edition of Aarambh programme was inaugurated by chief guest Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. The week-long programme started from 25 October and will go on till 5 November.

Mr. Rajiv Gauba (centre) along with Director LBSNAA, Srinivas Katikithala (left)

During the inauguration programme, Mr. Rajiv Gauba exhorted the 455 Officer Trainees to improve ‘Ease of Living’ for citizens. He also highlighted the government’s trust-based approach towards citizens.

455 OTs of the 97th Foundation course attended the programme
Mr. Rajiv Gauba addressing the Officer Trainees

Further, he said that “India has provided leadership in Digital Governance and has been role model in many sectors.”

Apart from this, Director LBSNAA, Srinivas Katikithala, wished the OTs great learnings at Aarambh and success in life.

Director LBSNAA addressing the OTs

Aarambh is a common foundation course, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for India’s civil servants. The idea behind this is to ensure that the civil servants in India can work with ease across different fields and departments.

Aarambh was started as part of the 94th Foundation Course in 2019 and is the first-ever course of its kind launched in the prestigious institute.


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