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A Govt. of India sponsored Training Programme on Mentoring Skills Course was conducted at IMG, Regional Centre, Kochi from 2 to 4 March, 2026 (GOI-13). Nine participants were selected from: Fire and Rescue Services, Govt. Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Kochi Metro Rail Limited, Motor Vehicles Department, and Irrigation Department.
The three day programme is designed on Role plays based on a case study. The participants actively participated and interacted in all the sessions. During the last session participants discussed in groups how what they learnt, can be implemented in their various work places. The first group, Govt. Ayurveda College explored the possibility of improving the mentorship being provided for 1st year students. The second group discussed how new appointees in the Motor Vehicles Department can be mentored. The third group, Fire and Rescue Services considered mentoring for the fresh appointees.
Smt. B. Suja, Associate Professor, IMG, Kochi was the Course Director.
Dr. Jacob Varghese, (Recognized Trainer, DoPT) and Faculty, IMG, Kochi was the Resource Person. The programme was concluded by a valedictory function at 5 pm chaired by Course Director and Resource person. The programme was well received by the participants.