JAMMU: The Refresher/Orientation Course for the officials in various sports disciplines, being organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) got underway at Youth Hostel Nagrota, here on Wednesday.
The fortnight-long Course in which around 80 officials (PETS and PEMs, PELs) drawn from various districts of the Union Territory are taking part, was formally inaugurated by the incoming Director General Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta and outgoing Director General YSS, Rajinder Singh Tara, who were accompanied by Deputy Director Youth Services and Sports (Central), Jitender Mishra and the officials from the Activity Section of the Directorate.
The sports disciplines in which the officials are being trained include Volleyball, Kho-Kho and Thang-ta.
The Department has named 10 trained and expert officials as the Resource Persons in the Course and has nominated Altaf Hussain, Departmental Vigilance Officer and Warden Youth Hostel Nagrota as Incharge of the Camp.
While addressing the officials, both the dignitaries said, “Refresher training is important because it reinforces learning, prevents knowledge decay, and ensures employees maintain current skills and information. It helps employees adapt to changes, improves performance, and reduces the risk of errors. Refresher training also boosts morale and motivation by demonstrating an organization’s commitment to employee development.”
“The concept of “infusing discipline and perfection” among teachers is complex and can be approached in a way that focuses on excellence and continuous improvement rather than striving for unattainable flawlessness. Instead of aiming for perfection, teachers can focus on developing essential skills and qualities that contribute to effective teaching and student learning,” the Administrative Officers said.
The DG Sports served strict directions to the concerned officers and officials to make online portal for keeping the record of meritorious athletes and trained officials to yield better results.
She advised the Activities Section of the Directorate to classify the sporting disciplines and take initiatives with regard to holding of the activities in accordance with merit of the athletes in specific discipline of particular area.
While advising the concerned officers to tap the talent at the grass-root level, Sh Tara said the focus should be on unearthing talent in traditional games in hilly areas, the youth of which are naturally well build.
The incoming Director General Youth Services and Sports asked the trainers (experts) for their inputs for betterment of the system and the experts of various games (Resource Persons) to present a road-map.
Anuradha said she observed a streamlined system in the Department under the dynamic leadership of Tara, adding that she will leave no stone unturned in making the Department to flourish.