New Delhi, April 21 Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will honour naval civilians for their contributions and excellence in various fields, including enhancement of the operational preparedness of the Indian Navy, at an event on April 23, an official said on Tuesday.
The Naval Civilian Function, to be held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, will also witness the formal inauguration of NCMIS Version 2.0 (SAKSHAM), specialised training modules (NavKalp) on the iGOT platform, and biannual magazine Udantika, said the official in a statement.
The event will also showcase major initiatives undertaken by Naval Headquarters, Command Headquarters, and various Units to optimise administrative efficiency, drive digital transformation, and promote training and welfare activities.
Over the past year, several significant initiatives have been undertaken to strengthen human resource management, improve administrative processes, and enhance overall welfare, the statement said.
Key highlights include promulgation of policies to streamline promotions, issuance of clarifications on complex guidelines, and regulation of transfers and out-of-turn promotions.
The introduction of the Abhar Ceremony to honour superannuating personnel, and the timely grant of MACP (Modified Assured Career Progression) and NFU (Non-Functional Upgradation) to eligible personnel, it said.
Efforts have also been made to revise and update recruitment rules in line with current requirements, conduct training programmes and workshops for skill development, and implement welfare initiatives.
These include MoUs with premier educational institutions, State Bank of India for CGSP (Central Government Salary Package) accounts, and Bajaj Allianz for life insurance coverage, as well as organisation of workshops focusing on mental health and well-being of personnel, said the statement.
Significant advancements in digital transformation have also been achieved, including the implementation of NCMIS (Naval Civilian Management Integrated System) Version 2.0 (SAKSHAM), development of customised training modules (NavKalp) on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, and extension of the facilities of Defence Travel System (DTS) and DigiLocker for Naval Civilians, said the statement.
--IANS
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