Background :-The Grama Panchayat Officials, especially Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Junior Superintendent, are expected to perform multi-faceted functions on local governance and development. The efficient functioning of Grama Panchayat Officials requires thorough knowledge on Kerala Panchayat Raj Act and allied Rules, and proficiency in applying management tools to solve organisational problems. Also requires soft skills for effective communication, positive interpersonal relations, creativity, etc. These skills and knowledge of the officials help to create positive work environment and cordial relation with stake holders of Grama Panchayat. In view of strengthening these knowledge and skills, KILA conducts a Diploma in Local Governance (DLG) that targets to enhance the capacity of young Officials of Grama Panchayats on three core areas viz., (i) Kerala Panchayat Raj Act (KPRA) and Rules, (ii) Management Proficiency, and (iii) Soft Skills. This programme is featured with a slogan '3-in-1' as the participants will be able to gain knowledge and skills on three core areas through one diploma course.
Participants : - Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries or Junior Superintendents of Grama Panchayats with an education of minimum Graduation of any discipline and computer literacy shall be selected for the programme.
Admission Requirements :- Considering the long-term involvement and commitment of the Officials in the Grama Panchayats, admission shall be restricted to the Secretaries/ Assistant Secretaries/Junior Superintendents who have less than 5 years of past service in the present post and more than 10 years of future service in the GP.
Application : - Candidates who are interested to join shall apply through the online link given below. The last date for application is 20th May 2016. For more details regarding the course, please refer the brochure attached.
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