The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has launched its first Special Capacity Building Programme for Mid-Career Civil Servants of Mauritius on September 8, 2025. The two-week programme, running until September 19 in Mussoorie and New Delhi, marks a significant milestone in India–Mauritius administrative cooperation.
A total of 30 officials from 14 ministries and departments of Mauritius—including Health, Labour & Industry, Social Security, Education, and the Prime Minister’s Office—are taking part in the training. The initiative is sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Programme Inauguration
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Surendra Kumar Bagde (IAS:1993:MH), Director General of NCGG, who highlighted India’s commitment to capacity building under the MoU signed with Mauritius to train 500 civil servants over five years. He urged participants to make the most of interactions with mentors and field visits.
Key Focus Areas
The carefully curated curriculum covers a wide range of governance-related subjects, including:
- Blue Economy
- Digital Healthcare and Public Infrastructure
- Smart Cities
- Indian Judiciary system and All India Services
- Decision-making in governance
The programme also includes exposure visits to institutions such as the Anubhuti Kendra (PM Gati Shakti and ODOP initiatives), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), and a district-level attachment with Gautam Buddha Nagar to understand policy implementation. A cultural visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra, is also planned.
Coordinating Team
The course is coordinated by Dr. Himanshi Rastogi, Associate Professor, NCGG, along with Dr. M.K. Bhandari, Shri Sanjay Dutt Pant, Megha Tomar, and the NCGG training team.
This programme reinforces India’s growing partnership with Mauritius by building administrative capacity and fostering institutional collaboration.
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