In a bid to strengthen grassroots governance, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a leadership and management training program for panchayat representatives. As part of this initiative, an agreement was signed on Wednesday between the Panchayati Raj Department and IIT Kanpur to conduct specialised training sessions aimed at enhancing administrative and leadership capabilities among panchayat members.

The agreement was formalised in the presence of Panchayati Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, Principal Secretary Anil Singh, and Director Amit Kumar Singh. Under the program, around 500 panchayat representatives will participate in a five-day training course organised by IIT Kanpur.

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The training will be conducted through five dedicated modules covering:

-Good governance and leadership development

-Planning and resource management

-Digital tools and e-governance

-Finance and budgeting

-Community participation and dispute resolution

Upon completion, participants will be awarded certificates by IIT Kanpur.

Expressing his satisfaction, Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar said, “I am glad that our panchayat representatives will now receive high-quality training within the state, which they earlier had to pursue elsewhere.” Principal Secretary Anil Singh noted that the collaboration would give local leaders access to IIT Kanpur’s academic excellence and practical knowledge.

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Director of Panchayati Raj, Amit Kumar Singh, stated that the program will equip representatives with better technological and governance skills. Professor Tarun Gupta of IIT Kanpur also expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, saying that the training will empower panchayat leaders to contribute effectively to financial planning and local governance.