Context: The Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur.
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- The collaboration aims to launch a Leadership and Management Training Programme for Panchayat representatives across the state.
- IIT Kanpur will train around 500 Panchayat representatives to improve their financial management and governance skills using modern technology, under the agreement.
- Each participant will receive a certificate from IIT Kanpur upon completing the 5-day training programme.
- The main objective of the collaboration with IIT Kanpur is to equip Panchayat representatives with “leadership qualities and management skills”.
- This training aims to enhance their capabilities in financial management and governance, ultimately driving local development.
The MoU was signed in the presence of the Panchayati Raj Minister, Principal Secretary, Director of Panchayati, and Professor of IIT Kanpur.
