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Training
Training is an
investment for human resource and an important input for improving the human potential and
increasing performance and efficiency of the trainees. Its importance is increasingly
being recognised as one of the main instruments to enhance the knowledge base, upgrade
skills and bring about an attitudinal change in human resource.
To meet these
objectives, SIPARD has been created as the apex training institution in Tripura in the
area of public administration and rural development. SIPARD organises training for the
following category of people.
The training
programmes are designed to meet the requirements of different departments. However, the
main emphasis is given on subjects related to rural development, tribal welfare, general
administration and management, computer education etc. The training programmes conducted
by SIPARD is generally sponsored by DOPT, Government of India, Ministry of Rural
Development, Government of India, Tribal welfare department, Government of Tripura,
General Administration Department, Government of Tripura and other State government
departments
Training
Calendar
Nomination Form

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Computer Education
With the growth
of Information Technology, the governmental organisations have to change and adjust
themselves to meet the changing needs of the time. The benefits of IT can be availed by
the government and the people only if computer literacy in government is given adequate
importance. Realising this need, SIPARD has undertaken a large number of computer
education courses for government employees to make them computer literate as well as to
equip them with adequate knowledge of the latest computer technology available. In order
to train a large number of employees SIPARD has made an arrangement to utilize the
services of APTECH Computer Education. Following courses are being floated for computer
training.
Windows
& MS Office 2000
Basics of
Internet & E-Com. Technologies
Web page
designing through front page 2000
Event
programming with visual basic 6.0
Local area
networking concepts with WIN-NT
DBMS concepts
with MS-Access 2000
OOP with C++
RDBMS concept
with Oracle 8 & D2k
Internet
programming with VJ++/SUN JAVA 2
For organizing
the computer training the Institute has a computer laboratory having one dual processor
(PIII, 650 MHZ) server with 24 nodes (PIII, 650 MHZ) of Compaq make, which are networked
together. The Institute has Internet connectivity through an FTDMA VSAT installed by NIC.
During 2000-2001, twenty one nos. of computer programmes are being organised by SIPARD,
which can be seen in Computer Education Calendar.  |
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Research & Evaluation
The Institute has
five faculty members having specialization in different areas i.e. Public Administration,
Gender Issues, Rural Development, Social Development and Computer Application. They
undertake research and evaluation work in their respective area of specialization. They
also undertake compilation of various laws, govt. circulars/instructions/guidelines etc.
which are useful to the government functionaries and people. The works in progress in the
Institute are:
Compendium on
success story of Tripura
Compendium on
tribal literature
Compendium on
customized softwares developed by various departments in Tripura
Evaluation
study of financial allocations and achievement under Tribal Sub-Plan area for upliftment
of schedule tribes of Tripura
Evaluation
study of financial allocation and achievement under Special Component Plan (SCP) for
upliftment of schedule castes population
Evaluation
study of effective utilization of Panchayat Development fund
Cast study of
Jhumia Rehabilitation Scheme implemented in Tripura
Role of women
in Local Self Government - A case study
Computerization
in different departments of government of Tripura - A case study

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Publication
Institute is
publishing its newsletter titled SIPARD UPDATE quarterly. SIPARD is also
compiling successful initiatives taken by individuals, NGOs, representatives of PRIs,
government officials in bringing out innovative changes. One such compendium has already
been published under the title successful initiatives. In addition, SIPARD is in the
process of publication of a large number of research study and books on various relevant
subjects. Following publications are likely to come out in near future.
A book on Joint
Forest Management
Survey report
on socio-economic status of tea garden labourers in Tripura
Powers and
responsibilities of Executive Magistrates in Tripura in various Central as well as State
Acts.
Compilation of
important provisions of law for the benefit of Police Investigating officers as well as
Prosecuting officers (Published)
Compilation of
all schemes related to rural development in Bangla language to be used by PRI
functionaries.
Please click here for list of Publications.

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Administration
The Institute has
a lean and thin administrative structure, which adds to its efficient functioning. The
Institute functions under the overall control and superintendent of a governing body
chaired by Chief Secretary, Tripura. Director, SIPARD assisted by one Deputy Director, 5
faculty members and other supporting staffs, runs the administration of the institute. The
Institute prepares its own plan and budget annually.  |
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