In order to empower rural governance and capacity-building in Tripura, the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis at IIM Shillong signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tripura government’s Rural Development (Panchayat) Department.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha was present for the signing ceremony. The agreement was formally inked by Prof Nalini Tripathy, Director in-charge of IIM Shillong, and Abhishek Singh, Secretary of Rural Development (Panchayat).
This partnership aims to reinforce the shared commitment of both institutions toward good governance, rural empowerment and sustainable development, an IIM Shillong press release said today.
Under the scope of the MoU, the collaboration will focus on enhancing administrative efficiency through strategic management training; equipping Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs) with modern tools for inclusive and participatory governance; and facilitating effective planning, execution and monitoring of grassroots development initiatives.
As part of the implementation, the Dr Kalam Centre at IIM Shillong will design and deliver customised training modules, interactive workshops and field-based learning programmes to strengthen rural governance in Tripura.
