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Hyd: Three-day training-cum-exposure for GP Presidents from Bihar begins at NIRDPR

Hyderabad, May 1 (UNI) Hyderabad-based National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), launched a three-day Training-cum-Exposure Visit programme here on Thursday for 149 Mukhiyas (Gram Panchayat Presidents) and three young professionals from the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD).
In his keynote address at the inaugural programme at Institute here, Dr Anjan Kumar Bhanja, Associate Professor & Head, CPRDP&SSD, NIRD&PR, highlighted NIRD&PR’s leadership in strengthening Gram Panchayats across India through its School of Excellence in Panchayati Raj (SoEPR).
He emphasized the institute’s transformative initiatives, including continuous training and e-enablement, development of training modules, eGram Prashikshan, Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) guidelines, and capacity-building programmes for ward members as catalysts for change.
Dr Bhanja underscored the pivotal role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative practices such as watershed management, afforestation, renewable energy adoption, and decentralized planning via GPDPs.
In his welcome address at the event, faculty member Dr Rajesh Sinha urged participants to adopt best practices observed during the programme to enhance governance and service delivery in their Gram Panchayats.
He emphasized the critical role of PRIs in promoting inclusive development and ensuring effective implementation of national policies at the grassroots level, fostering community-driven progress.
The three-day programme, which will conclude on May 3, features an exposure visit to award-winning Gram Panchayats in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Coordinated by NIRD&PR faculty and supported by the Department of Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, Government of Telangana, the visit aims to provide practical insights into exemplary governance models.
By showcasing innovative practices and success stories, the programme seeks to empower Mukhiyas to drive sustainable and impactful change in their communities.
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