Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
Why in News?
The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) is in the news because it celebrated its 72nd Founder’s Day on April 15, 2026. During the event, the Vice President of India delivered a keynote lecture on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for "Sushasan" (Good Governance), marking a major shift toward technology-driven public service.
About
- AI for Good Governance: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed a new curriculum for AI-Driven "Smart Governance" to be implemented across IIPA’s training frameworks.
- National Seminar: The institute is also hosting a national seminar on "One Nation One Election" (April 17, 2026) focusing on the participation of marginalized communities in the electoral process.
- Interactive Sessions: Recently, the institute hosted legendary cricketer Kapil Dev for an interactive session with civil servants and administrators.
Key Information
- Establishment: Founded in 1954 based on the recommendations of the Paul H. Appleby survey.
- Purpose: It serves as a premier think-tank and training institute for civil servants, aiming to "de-colonialise" the administrative mindset and promote citizen-centric governance.
- Leadership:
- President: The Vice President of India (Ex-officio).
- Chairman: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- Director-General: Surendra Nath Tripathi.
- Motto: Karmasu Kaushalam (Excellence in Action).
- Primary Functions:
- Training: Conducts programs for IAS, IPS, and international officers (e.g., Mozambique, Bhutan).
- Research: Published over 2,000 research projects on governance and public policy.
- APPPA: Hosts the prestigious Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration, a 10-month course for senior officers.
- Publications: It publishes the Indian Journal of Public Administration (IJPA) and the IIPA Digest.
Future Vision (Viksit Bharat @ 2047)
- Smart Classrooms: The institute is expanding its outreach by upgrading to AI-enabled smart classrooms and live-streaming academic sessions.
- Digital Transformation: Recent conclaves have focused on Digital Transformation in Urban Planning to align with the "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" vision.
- Global Collaboration: IIPA actively partners with international bodies like the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and various foreign governments for cross-border knowledge exchange.
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