The government had decided to introduce a new concept of taking students under internship in various departments so that they would be able to learn nuances of public service and also draw inspiration for civil service course of career, a release from the office of Lt Governor Kiran Bedi said today.
It said Bedi held a video conferencing with officials of various departments on her completing one month in office yesterday and thanked them for their cooperation in bringing in a makeover in the government departments and to reach the goal of 'prosperous Puducherry'.
A former IPS officer and BJP leader, Bedi assumed charge as Lt Governor of Puducherry on May 29, filling the post which was under the additional charge of Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Island for nearly two years.
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would be planted at different sites on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi on October 2 this year in Puducherry.
Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, his cabinet colleagues, legislators, volunteers of different non-governmental organisations, NSS, NCC and Eco Clubs would be associated with the programme.