Chapter – 1 - lbsnaa

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Annual Report 2004
Visit to villages in backward districts to understand the problems and the
true realities of village life.
Action research on impact of government programmes on the citizens,
through field visits and interaction with the beneficiaries.
Values
LBSNAA seeks to impart to the young civil servants exemplary attitudes
and values expected in public services. The skills and knowledge required
by a professional civil servant are relatively easier to impart, and these
have traditionally been the strength of the Academy. However, to positively
influence in the brief period available to us, the attitudes and values of
intelligent young persons in their mid-twenties, coming from a wide variety
of backgrounds, is a daunting task.
It is generally argued that for public service one needs integrity, moral
courage, empathy with and respect for the underprivileged, and freedom
from any sectarian prejudices based on religion, region, caste, class or
gender. But today, it is precisely these very values that are under siege.
To nurture these values, the Officer Trainees are encouraged to participate
in diverse social activities. They are given responsibilities for improving the
Lalita Shastri Balwadi School, where LKG/UKG & Class-I are conducted at
a concesional rate for the children of the employees and the public. In the
school nearly 100 children are enrolled. The problem of solid waste
management has also been addressed by them in close co-ordination with
NGOs working in Mussoorie. Officer-Trainees have also been taking
evening coaching/tutoring classes for the under-privileged children of the
area.
Another effective method has been the use of theatre, which includes street
theatre to demonstrate and discuss values. Renowned street theatre
groups have been invited to stage plays on communalism, corruption and
other topical concerns. These have been well received.