HIPA - Training and Activities

Institutional Training for IAS Probationers 2007 batch.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Helps to inculcate values, ideals and attributes in an officer belonging to IAS.
To acquaint Probationers with the local laws, local culture, environment and functioning of the State Government and its agencies.
Learn about working of various Departments of State Govt. and PSUs.
Courtesy Calls upon Constitutional and other senior functionaries.
To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005

PARTICIPATION LEVEL

COURSE DIRECTOR

DATES

IAS Probationers of 2007 batch

16th June to 26th July, 2008

Foundational course for HAS and other Gazetted Officers.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To acquaint officers with basic understanding of the constitutional, political, socio- economic and legal framework
To make the officers professional in their approach and make them aware about the challenges and opportunities within the Civil Services.
To familiarize them with various administrative, financial issues through a well defined syllabus.
To prepare them for Departmental Examinations.
To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005

PARTICIPATION LEVEL

COURSE DIRECTOR

DATES

HAS and Other Gazetted Officers of the State Government.

22nd Sept. to 15h Nov., 2008

Professional training
of HAS Officers of 2007 batch.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Enabling the officers to acquaint themselves with the local laws, local culture, Institutional and work environment.
Acquisition of IT skills.
Motor Driving and Target shooting
Parliamentary procedures and work
Courtesy Calls upon Constitutional and other senior functionaries.
To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005

PARTICIPATION LEVEL

COURSE DIRECTOR

DATES

HAS Officers 2007 batch.

17th Nov.,08 to 31st Jan., 2009

Subordinate Accounts Service Part-I
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To enable the trainees to understand and learn the system and role of Financial Administration in Government. To enable them to understand their role and functions as Financial Advisors to Government Departments. To expose and prepare the participants in FR/SR, Constitutional Law, Noting and Drafting and other important Financial Rules in the Government for qualifying the SAS Part-I Examination. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Direct recruits of Subordinate Accounts Services of H.P.	HKS	20th Oct., 2008 to 21st March, 2009

Financial Management and Audit Sensitization for Indian Forest Service Officers.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This Programme, sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India aims to bring together senior and middle level officers of the Indian Forest Service for a one week vertical interaction training programme from throughout the country. The officers will be exposed to Indian Financial Management Systems, Centre- State financial relations and Parliamentary Control over State Finances in this programme. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
IFS Officers from different States	HKS	9 – 13 June, 2008

TOT Programme on Energy Conservation by PCRA
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This Programme, sponsored by the PCRA, aims at training the faculty members to work for conservation of scarce resources of the energy. The topic will be included in various programmes of the Institute for rural sector to disseminate the know- how.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Faculty members of HIPA and other Guest Faculty of the State.	SCS	2-3 April, 2008

Orientation Programme for P.O. DRDAs / BLOCK Development Officers
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To familiarize the participants about the various concepts of Rural Development & PR. To acquaint the participants about the various rules & principles of Financial Management. To discuss & sharing of experiences regarding implementation of NREGA & other programmes in H.P. To sensitize the participants on various techniques / methods used for measurement of rural engineering works. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
P.O. DRDAs / B.D.Os	SCS	24-26, July,2008 21-23, August,2008 18-20 Sept.2008

NIRD OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMMES*

Planning & Implementation of NREGA in H.P.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To familiarize the participants about the concept and implementation of NREGA at the National level. To discuss & sharing of experiences regarding implementation of NREGA in H.P. Sensitization on social audit and role and responsibilities of different agencies. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
District level officers & Block level officers & elected representatives of PRIs	SCS	8-12 Sept.2008.

Social Audit & Village Monitoring Committees under NREGA
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To familiarize the participants about the concept of Social Audit & VMCs To discuss the composition & role of VMCs Sensitization of the participants regarding the methodology & procedure of social audit. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
District level officers & Block level officers & elected representatives of PRIs	SCS	23-28 Sept.2008

Planning & Implementation of SGSY .
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To familiarize & acquaint the participants about the concept and implementation of SGSY at the National level. To discuss & sharing of experiences regarding implementation of SGSY in H.P. Sensitization on federating SHGs & other issues. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
District level officers & Block level officers & elected representatives of PRIs	SCS	21-24 May,2008 20-24 Oct.,2008

Planning & Implementation of IAY / RGAY
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To acquaint the participants about the concept and sharing of experiences regarding implementation of various Housing Schemes. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
District level officers & Block level officers & elected representatives of PRIs	SCS	14-18, July,2008 17-21, Nov.,2008

Planning & Implementation of Watershed /Hariyali
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To acquaint the participants about the concept and implementation of watershed & Hariyali To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
District level officers & Block level officers & elected representatives of PRIs	SCS	25-29, August,2008 8-12 Dec.2008

Role of I.T. in Rural Development for Tribal Districts
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To familiarize the participants about the role of IT in implementation of different R.D. programmes including MIS. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL		COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Officers /Officials of Tribal Districts		SCS	25-27 June,2008 30 June to 2nd July,2008
	OTHER PROGRAMMES

Office Procedure and Financial Administration
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Indian Financial Administration System, Centre-State Financial Relations and Resource Sharing, Budgeting and Accounting in Govt., Stores Management in Govt., Regulatory mechanism for administering State Finance. Audit, its importance and Role of CAG with respect to audit, Parliamentary Financial Control and to equip the participants with the required knowledge relating to Financial Management to enable them to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Middle Level Officers of various Departments of the State.	KKS/HSS/JRS/BMG/HKS	07-11 April, 2008 (GOI) 05-09 May, 2008 (HPSEB) 01-05 July., 2008 (GOI) 07-11 July, 2008 (Prosecution) 04-08 Aug, 2008 (Education) 25-30 Aug., 2008 (Education) 08-12 Sept., 2008 (Health) 03-07 Nov., 2008 (Prosecution) 08-12 Dec., 2008 (GOI) 29th Dec.2008 to 2nd Jan.2009 27-31 Jan., 2009 09-13 Feb., 2009

Disciplinary Proceedings
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To apprise the participants with various provisions of the Conduct Rules and CCS (CCA) Rules. To equip the participants to effectively discharge their role as Inquiry/Presenting officers. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Middle and Junior level officers up to Superintendents of various Departments of the Govt.	KKS/HSS	24-26 April, 2008 (HPSEB) 14-16 July, 2008 (GOI) 11-13 Aug., 2008 (GOI) 16-18 Oct., 2008 (GOI) 26-28 Nov., 2008
Protection of Human Rights.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To sensitize the participants to the concept of Human Rights. To acquaint them with the legal and institutional framework for protection of these rights. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
DSPs/ Inspectors/ SHOs of Police, Public Prosecutors/ Superintendents of Jails/ District Welfare-cum-Probation Officers.	MB	09-13, June, 2008 (GOI) 25-29 Aug., 2008 (GOI) 03-07 Nov., 2008

Good Governance
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To apprise the participants with the concept of Good Governance. To highlight the need for improving Governance To expose the participants to the emerging trends and contemporary developments in governance. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Senior and Middle level officers of State Govt. Departments.	KKH	21-23 July, 2008 04-06 Sept., 2008 10-12 Nov., 2008

Protection of Consumer Rights
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To expose participants to the history, concept and rationale of Consumer Protection. To acquaint participants with the Legal and Institutional framework for consumer protection. To sensitize participants about the duties and obligation of government servants especially those dealing with providing public goods and services. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Senior and Middle level officers of State Govt. Departments.	PK	19-21 June, 2008 11-13 Aug., 2008 17-19 Nov., 2008 09-11 Feb., 2009

Court Procedure (For Revenue Officers only).
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To expose participants to the latest developments in various laws and procedures. To generate awareness of the importance of Court work. To acquaint them with the procedure to be followed in Courts while acting as an agent of the State. To sensitize them to the role and conduct expected of a Judicial/ Quasi-Judicial officer in Court. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Revenue Officers not below Tehsildars/ Naib Tehsildars	MB	05-09 May, 2008 (GOI) 08-12 Sept, 2008 (GOI) 15-19 Dec., 2008 09-13 Feb., 2009

Right to Information Act, 2005.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To sensitize the participants with the concept, rationale and importance of Information To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Gazetted Officers of State Government.	KKH	21-22 May, 2008 (GOI) 07-08 July, 2008 (GOI) 18-19 July, 2008 28-29 July, 2008 04-05 Aug.,2008 (GOI) 17-18 Oct., 2008 10-11 Nov.,2008 14-15 Nov.,2008 21-22 Nov.,2008 22-23 Dec.,2008 (GOI) 29-30 Dec., 2008 16-17 Feb., 2009

Citizen Charter & Service Delivery
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explain the concept of the Citizen Charter. To list out salient features and principles governing formulation of Charters. To identify areas and applicability of Citizen Charter (With Practical Exercises) To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Senior and Middle Level Officers of various Departments of the State Govt.	PK	25-26 April, 2008 05-06 Sept., 2008 14-15 Nov., 2008 26-27 Dec., 2008

Gender and Development.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To expose the participants to the concept of ‘Gender’ and its importance in development. To sensitize participants towards gender concerns with a view to strengthening their competency to promote gender equality and sharing of space in development. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Gazetted/Non-Gazetted officials of the State Govt. Departments.	PK	20-24 Oct., 2008 (GOI) 22-24 Dec., 2008 05-09 Jan., 2009 (GOI)

Presentation and Communication Skills.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Communication is an important leverage point for improving organization performance and understanding human behaviour. To understand the communication process, identifying communication problems and outlining ways to improve. To know more about interpersonal communication, its goals, outcomes, problems and strategies for improvement. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Middle Level Officers of various Departments of the State Govt.	HKS	19-21 June, 2008 (GOI)

NREGA & Social Audit
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To acquaint the participants with the concept of wage employment, NAREGA social audit, methodology & procedure to conduct social audit. To prepare & reorient the participants to act as resource persons at Block & below Block level. To take the feed back from the participants on implementation of NREGA & to suggest corrective measures for improvements in its implementation. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Officers/ Officials of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department of State Govt.	SCS	02-03 June, 2008 (PR/RD) 10-11July, 2008 (GOI) 28-29 July, 2008 (PR/RD) 07-08Aug., 2008 (GOI) 08-09 Sept.,2008 (PR/RD) 29-30 Sept.,2008 (GOI) 03-04 Oct.,2008 16-17 Oct., 2008 (PR/RD) 10-11Nov.,2008 (PR/RD) 27-28 Nov.,2008 (GOI) 22-23 Dec.,2008 12-13 Feb.,2009

TOT on Total Sanitation Campaign
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To acquaint the participants with the concept & programme of sanitation To prepare & reorient the participants to act as resource persons at Block & below Block level. To take the feed back from the participants on implementation of TSC & to suggest corrective measures for improvements in its implementation. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Officers/ Officials of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department of State Govt.	RB	21-22 July, 2008 29-30 July,2008 29-30 August,2008 04-05 Sept.2008 26-27 Dec.2008 09-10 Dec.Feb.2009
Workshop cum Training Programme on Activity Mapping
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To apprise the participants about the concept of Activity Mapping & its Methodology. To discuss & exercise in groups on Activity Mapping. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Various Sr & Middle level officers of different departments. (PR & GTZ Programme)	RB	12-16, May 2008

Workshop cum Training Programme on District Planning
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To apprise the participants about the concept of District Planning, its Methodology and Procedure. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Members of DPCs of BRGF districts	RB	18-19, August,2008

Basic Computer Training Programme
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To familiarize and apprise the participants with the basics of computers and to impart them necessary skills to work on office automation tools available. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Gazetted and Non-Gazetted officers of State Government Departments.	NG/SK	21-26 April, 2008 (GOI)(Police) 28 April-3 May,2008 (HPSEB) 12-17 May, 2008 (SWB) 12-17 May, 2008 (PR-GOI) 14-19 July, 2008 (PR) 14-19 July, 2008 (T&A) 21-26 July, 2008 (GOI) 28 July-2 Aug., 2008 (RD) 18-23 Aug., 2008 (RD) 18-23 Aug., 2008 (T&A) 25-30 Aug., 2008 (PR) 01-06 Sept., 2008 (RD) 15-20 Sept.,2008 (RD-GOI) 15-20 Sept., 2008 (T&A) 22-27 Sept., 2008 (PR) 20-25 Oct., 2008 (PR) 20-25 Oct., 2008 (T&A) 17-22 Nov., 2008 (PR) 17-22 Nov., 2008 (T&A) 01-06 Dec., 2008 (RD) 15-20 Dec., 2008 15-20 Dec., 2008 (T&A) 12-17 Jan., 2009 19-24 Jan., 2009 (PR) 02-07 Feb., 2009 (PR) 16-21 Feb., 2009 23-28 Feb., 2009 02-07 March, 2009 (PR) 16-21 March, 2009 (PR) 23-28 March, 2009
Advance Computer Training Programme
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To apprise the officers with the potential of ICT Tools and Technology for effective and efficient utilization in E-led Governance. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Gazetted and Non-Gazetted officers of State Government Departments.	NG	07-09 July, 2008 12-14 Aug.,2008 28-28 Nov.,2008

STAAD Pro Programme for Engineers of PWD/Irrigation and Public Health and HPSEB
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To impart necessary skills to the Graduate Engineer for their day today work related to Structural Analysis with the help of Computers. To expose the participants to various IT tools available for design and analysis work. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Engineers/Draughtsman from PWD/IPH Departments and HPSEB	NG	26 May to 5th June, 2008

E-Governance
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To apprise the officers with the potential of ICT Tools and Technology for effective and efficient utilization in E-led Governance. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Gazetted officers of State Government Departments.	NG	22-24 Dec., 2008

Training on MIS Software (NREGA)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To apprise and familiarize the participants about the MIS software (NREGA). & its application. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Officers & officials from RD/PR Departments.	NG	25-26 April,2008 29-30 April,2008 02-03 May,2008 05-06 May,2008 08-09 May,2008 21-22 May,2008

Training on Panchayati Raj & Double Entry System of Accounting (Basic)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To acquaint the participants about various concepts, acts, rules of Panchayati Raj & their responsibilities. To train the employees in principles of Double Entry System of Accounting and its advantages over single entry system of accounting To expose the participants to the writing of cashbook and other subsidiary books in the Double Entry System. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Panchayat Sahayaks of Panchayati Raj Department.	JRS	21 April to 3 May, 2008 14 -26 July, 2008 28 July to 8 Aug., 2008 18-30 August, 2008 01-12 Sept., 2008 15-27 Sept., 2008 03-15 Nov., 2008 17-29 Nov., 2008 01-12 Dec., 2008 29 Dec.,2008 to 09 Jan., 2009 12-24 Jan., 2009 27 Jan., to 07 Feb., 2009 09- 21 Feb., 2009 23 Feb., to 07 March, 2009 09-21 March, 2009

Time and Stress Management.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To acquaint participants with the work oriented stress. To acquaint the officers with the techniques of relief from stress. To mentally prepare participants in coping with stress at workplace. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Senior and Middle Level Officers of various Departments of the State Govt.	KKH	07-11 July, 2008 03-07 Nov., 2008 08-12 Dec., 2008
Statistics and Data-Use, Application and Management in Government.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To acquaint participants with basic statistical application for use in govt. functioning. To apprise participants of the utility and usage of data and perils of data overload in govt. To prepare participants for storage, retrieval and use of data appropriately. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Research Officers/Statistical Assistants of all Departments	RB	24-26 July, 2008 15-17 Sept., 2008 22-24 Dec., 2008

Outsourcing Government Services
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To effect economy in government expenses through privatization of Govt. services. To acquaint them with the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005 and the duties and obligations of government officials under the Act.
PARTICIPATION LEVEL	COURSE DIRECTOR	DATES
Senior and Middle Level Officers	HKS	5th May to 6th May, 2008 4th Aug. to 5th Aug.,2008

1.	Basic Computer Training Programmes	Mandi & Dharamshla 12-17 May, 2008 (GOI) 21-26 July, 2008 (GOI) 15-20 Sept.,2008 (GOI) + 7 Programmes for Panchayati Raj Dept & 3 Programmes for RD Dept. at each centre Chamba 10 Programmes (includes One Programme for Panchayati Raj & One for RD Dept.)
2.	Office Procedure and Financial Administration	Mandi & Dharamshala 4 Programmes each
3.	Civil Misconduct	Mandi & Dharamshala 2 Programmes each (Dates for these programmes will be decided by the Coordinators)
4.	Social Audit	One Programme will be organized at Kangra in collaboration with DRDA for which dates will be decided in consultation with DRDA.

Departmental Examinations for
IAS/HAS/Tehsildars/Naib Tehsildars/Kanoongos/Patwaris/
ETIs/ Other Gazetted Officers of the State Government.

	MB	Smt. Madhu Bala, Additional Director
	KKH	Dr.K.K.Handa, Core Faculty
	BMG	Sh. B.M. Gupta, Joint Controller(F&A)
	HKS	Sh. H.K. Sharma, Joint Controller(F&A)
	JRS	Sh. J. R. Sharma, Joint Controller(F&A)
	SCS	Sh. Satish Chand Sharma, Deputy Director(Research)
	PK	Dr.(Mrs.) Pratima Kapoor, Assistant Professor(Public Admn.)
	KKS	Sh. K.K. Sharma, Deputy Controller(F&A)
	HSS	Sh. H.S. Shandil, Deputy Controller(F&A)
	NG	Sh. Neeraj Goel, Technical Director(IT)
	RB	Sh. Rajeev Bansal, Research Officer
	SK	Sh. Sandeep Kumar, Assistant Professor(IT)