Officials should set a target of one lakh training sessions every month: Keshav Prasad Maurya
While reviewing the Deendayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development, Keshav Prasad Maurya instructed officials to set a monthly target of 100,000 training sessions. These programs are intended to enhance the professional competence of officers, staff, elected representatives, and personnel involved in rural development. Training programs should be conducted regularly, spanning from the district level up to the institute's headquarters. It must be ensured that the quality, content, and utility of the training are continuously improved, so that its impact is reflected in the work performance of the personnel and the quality of public service they provide.
Mr. Maurya reviewed the progress, quality, improvements, and operational efficiency of the training programs conducted between April and September 2026. He directed that a monthly training roster be prepared, aligned with the institute's training capacity and available resources. Trainees should be provided with essential facilities—including accommodation, meals, and learning materials—in a timely manner. He emphasized that honorariums for trainers and instructors must be paid on schedule, and that there should be no delays in providing them with their entitled facilities. The Deputy Chief Minister stated that training programs should not merely be a formality; rather, they must lead to improvements in the efficiency and work style of officers and staff, as well as the effective implementation of government schemes. He further advised that training sessions be monitored regularly and that the systems be refined based on feedback received from the participants.
Director General of the Deendayal Upadhyay State Institute of Rural Development, Mr. Saurav Babu, stated that the institute oversees 17 divisional-level regional rural development centers and 33 district-level rural development centers. The primary objective of the institute is to upgrade the skills of human resources through foundational and in-service training, and to enhance the capabilities of personnel engaged in rural development and local self-governance. During the 2026-27 financial year, from April 1 to September 30, 2026, the State Institute of Rural Development conducted 138 training sessions, in which 5,032 participants took part. The training progress of 115,971 participants was recorded at the District Rural Development Institutes. A session within the 30-day foundational training program for newly appointed Block Development Officers (BDOs) saw the participation of 57 officers. Additionally, 990 officers were trained across 44 sessions focused on the 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) initiative.
Under the Uttar Pradesh Samagra Shiksha Department, 1,172 teachers received training through 24 programs centered on 'learning by doing' and ICT (Information and Communication Technology). For the second phase of the 2027 Census, 332 master trainers were trained across eight sessions. Furthermore, 103,905 participants—comprising women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs)—received training through 3,334 dedicated programs. Under 'Mission Karmayogi,' approximately 602 registered officers and staff members from the institute and its subordinate bodies successfully completed 28,955 online courses. Mr. Maurya emphasized the need for coordination across the headquarters, regional, and district levels to achieve the monthly target of 100,000 training sessions. This, he noted, will accelerate the implementation of rural development schemes and facilitate the delivery of better services to the general public.
