17th round of Mid-Career Training Programme Phase-V for IAS Officers commenced at Main Campus on 06th April  2026. 26 senior IAS officers participating in the course. The Chief Guest was Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, who delivered the inaugural address to the participants. Welcome address was delivered by Dr. Bagadi Gautham, Professor of Public Administration. Course Overview was given by Ms. Sowjanya, Joint Director & Course Coordinator. Shri Sriram Taranikanti, Director, LBSNAA also addressed the participants. The course team comprises of Ms. Sowjanya, Course Coordinator, Dr. Bagadi Gautham, Ms. Shweta Teotia and Shri Gautam Thapliyal Associate Course Coordinator.