Date : 16th March, 2026

A One Day Programme for Staff of NGOs and Senior Citizen Homes focusing on PFMS, documentation, e-Anudaan, proposal development, resource augmentation, fund raising, and institutional linkages was successfully conducted on 16 March 2026 at Nabam Deepak Living Home Hall, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The programme was organised with the objective of strengthening the administrative, financial, and project management capacities of NGO personnel working in the field of elderly care and social welfare.

The programme began with a brief inaugural session in which the organizers highlighted the growing need for professional management practices in NGOs and senior care institutions. Emphasis was laid on transparency, proper financial management, and sustainable resource mobilization to ensure effective service delivery to senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.

Technical Sessions

A series of informative sessions were conducted by experienced resource persons covering key thematic areas:

• Public Financial Management System (PFMS):
  Participants were introduced to the importance of PFMS in ensuring transparency and accountability in utilization of government grants. Demonstrations were given on registration, fund tracking, and reporting procedures.
• Documentation and Record Management:
  The session focused on maintaining proper records, preparing utilization certificates, and systematic filing practices essential for audits and organizational credibility.
• e-Anudaan Portal:
  Resource persons provided practical guidance on online submission of grant applications, updating organizational profiles, and tracking proposal status through the e-Anudaan system.
• Proposal Development:
  Participants were trained on preparing effective project proposals, including problem analysis, logical framework, budgeting, and outcome indicators. The importance of aligning proposals with donor priorities was also discussed.
• Resource Augmentation and Fund Raising:
  Strategies for mobilizing funds from government agencies, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and community contributions were shared. Participants were encouraged to adopt innovative approaches such as networking, partnership building, and digital fund-raising platforms.
• Institutional Linkages:
  The session highlighted the significance of establishing linkages with government departments, health institutions, local bodies, and community organizations to enhance service outreach and programme sustainability.

Participation and Interaction

The programme witnessed active participation from staff members of various NGOs and senior citizen homes. Interactive discussions, practical demonstrations, and experience-sharing sessions enabled participants to clarify doubts and gain hands-on understanding of the topics covered.

Conclusion

The one-day programme concluded with a feedback session where participants expressed appreciation for the practical relevance of the training. The organizers reiterated the importance of continuous capacity building and collaboration to improve the quality of services provided to senior citizens.

Overall, the programme proved to be informative and beneficial, enhancing the knowledge and skills of NGO personnel in financial management, project planning, and resource mobilization, thereby contributing to stronger and more sustainable social welfare initiatives.