NAYAGARH: (Ramakrushna Rath): A one-day district-level training program aimed at improving public service delivery has sparked local controversy. The workshop, titled "Enhancing Leadership and Behavioral Skills for Effective Public Service," was intended to sharpen the skills of local officials. However, the event is being viewed by many as a failure. 
Nayagarh Training Program Sparks Public Backlash


Key Points of Criticism

The program has faced backlash from the public for several reasons:
  • Poor Execution: Despite the high-level goals of the module, the actual training did not meet expectations.
  • Questionable Guest List: Residents expressed disappointment over the department's choice of guests. Many believe a specific member of the Zilla Parishad was invited merely as a strategic move to shield the department from criticism.
  • Public Discontent: The people of Nayagarh have openly disapproved of how the department planned and managed the event.
Instead of focusing on genuine skill-building, critics argue the session felt like a formal formality. The community had hoped for a more impactful program that would lead to real improvements in how government services reach the citizens.
"The goal was to improve leadership, but the planning lacked the very leadership it aimed to teach." — Local perspective.