Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Training Institute, Mashobra (Craigneno), Shimla-171007

Vision:-"To develop the best human resource in the state by providing best training and increasing the capacity in terms of knowledge, attitude and skills and hence increasing the efficiency and productivity".
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Territorial Jurisdications of the Institute
The state of Himachal is divided into 12 Districts, 77 Blocks (75 Panchayat Samitis) and 3243 Gram Panchayats at present.The Panchayati Raj training Institute Mashobra has 4 districts full (i.e. Shimla, Solan, Sirmour and Kinnaur) and one Block (i.e Kaza ) of district Lahaul-Spiti under its jurisdiction.
Training Activities

a) The a) Institute gives direct training to the elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions e.g. Pradhans/Up-Pradhans of village(Gram) Panchayats, Member of intermediate Panchayats (Panchayat Samitis) and District Panchayats (Zila Parishads)etc.

  b)   The Institute also imparts training to the officials serving PRIs. and of Panchayati Raj and  Rural Development Department, like, Panchayat Inspectors,Auditors/Panchayat Sahayaks/Panchayat Secretaries etc.        
Training Contents:    Broadly, the training encompasses the following contents:  
  1. Constitutional provisions related to Panchayati Raj, including history, 73rd amendments and Artical 273. H.P. Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 and the following rules made their under:
  • H.P. Panchayati Raj (Elections) Rules, 1994.
  • H.P. Panchayati Raj (General) Rules, 1997.
  • H.P. Panchayati Raj (Budget, Finance,Accounts, Audit, Works), Rules, 2002.
  1. Panchayati Raj Administration.
  2. Devolutions of powers to PRIs. by different departments of the state.
  3. Micro planning.
  4. District Planning Committee.
  5. Women Empowerment and gender issues.
  6. Rural Development Schemes/Programes of Govt. of India/State:
  • MGNREGA/MNREGS
  • Watershed
  • J.G.S.Y.
  • S. G.S.Y.
  • T.S.C (Total Sanitation Campaign)

Information Technology :

  1. Basic Training Course on Computer Application
  2. Advance Training Course on Computer Application
Methodology of the Training

The following methods are used during direct trainings:

  • Lecture method.
  • Group Discussion/Brain Storming.
  • Case Studies.
  • Use of Audio Visual like OHP/LCD and cassettes/CDs.
  • Black board teaching and notes giving.
  • Role Play.
  • Seminars/Workshops.
  • Fields Visits (if the norms of expenditure permits).
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Last updated: 17-Jan-2012