Introduction to Local Governance
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course covers the introductory aspects of Local Governance or Panchayati Raj system in India, including Evolution of PR system in India, Powers and Functions of Panchayati Raj, Statutory Committees, Duties & Responsibilities of Elected Representatives and PR functionaries.
Powers and Functions of Panchayati Raj Institutions
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of Powers and Functions of PRIs, Functions and Finances to the Panchayats, Role of Gram Sabha, Statutory committees in Gram Panchayats, Gram Sabha,etc.
Participatory Planning
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of Participatory planning and related aspects including Participatory Planning, Participatory Rural Appraisal, Integrated District Planning, etc.
Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP)
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), Role of NIRDPR in GPDP process, GPDP Implementation, Decentralisation Process at Panchayat Level, Need for Capacity Building, Women Participation in GPDP, etc.
Panchayat Management
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 2 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: You will learn the basic aspects of Financial Management in Gram Panchayats, Financial Resources of Gram Panchayats, Gram Panchayat Budget Preparation, Gram Panchayat Accounting, Gram Panchayat Auditing, Rural Infrastructure for Sustainable Rural Development, etc,.
Panchayat Leadership Development
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of Leadership and Styles of Leadership, Leadership in Panchayat Raj Institutions, Skills for Effective Leaders, etc.
Women in Local Governance
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of Women in Local Governance, Opinion and experiences about Women empowerment in Local Governance shared by Women Sarpanches across the Country, etc.
Sustainable Rural Development
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of Sustainable Development Goals and Gram Panchayats, Panchayat and Poverty Alleviation, Livelihoods under Day-NRLM, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA), Natural Resource Management in Panchayati Raj, and Watershed Management, etc.
e Enablement of Panchayats
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of e-Governance, Digital India - To bridge the gap between 'Two BHARAT' by digitally connecting & empowering citizens, Digital Literacy Go Digital Village India Go Cashless, etc.
Social Accountability and Social Audit
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics Concepts of Social Accountability and Tools, Social Audit, etc.
Social Empowerment & Inclusive Development
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course covers the aspects of Social Development Programmes and Livelihoods, Rights of Disability, Roles of Gram Panchayat and Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting.
Governance in Scheduled Areas
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 3 Weeks
Who should attend: Elected Representatives, Panchayati Raj Functionaries, Master Resource Persons, Students and anyone interested to learn Panchayati Governance
Course Description: This course attempts to provide the basics of Governance in 6th Schedule Areas, People's Empowerment and PESA, Prevention of Tribal Land Alienation, etc.
Panchayat Financial Management
Mode of learning: Self Learning
Duration: 4 Weeks
Who should attend: This course would also be of interest to those already working in PRIs, certified Master Resource Persons of Panchayati Raj, public sector management, researchers in Local Governance, Public Finance or simply looking for a better understanding of contemporary local financial issues.
Course Description: The Panchayats as third government handle large sums of money, which are mostly received from taxes and grant-in-aid. These funds are utilized in accordance with detailed policies and procedures. Managing Panchayat finances is a “live” process that establish the link between resources and results through budgeting and accounting. Proper management of public funds required regular systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of financial data.
