Noting & Drafting (16th to 20th February, 2026 )
A five days training programme on Noting & Drafting was organized for the officers of DRDO from 16th to 20th February, 2026 under Centre For Good Governance (CGG) at Dr. R. S. Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration, Nainital. This course was sponsored by Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Delhi. Total 24 officers from all over India reported and participated in the training. The training not only provided the knowledge but also developed the skills of participants by giving them the opportunity through practical exercises and case studies. The following content was covered in the training.
- Introduction to Noting and Drafting in Government Offices
- Importance of Effective Communication in Official Correspondence
- Structure and Format of Office Notes as per DRDO and Central Govt. Guidelines
- Drafting Techniques : Precision, Clarity, and Brevity in Official Documents
- Types of Noting : Routine, Justification, and Proposal-Based Notes
- File Management and Movement of Notes in DRDO and Central Govt.
- Drafting Office Orders, Circulars, and Memos : Standard Practices
- Common Errors in Noting and Drafting and How to Avoid Them
- Legal and Administrative Aspects of Official Communication
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises on Real-World Scenarios
Knowledgeable and experienced Retd. Central Secretariate Service Officers contributed as Resource Persons in this training. Participants were fully satisfied with the inputs of Training, Resource Persons & facilities of Academy.