Indian Institute of Public Administration

 

No 9-793/2012-13-T

July 13, 2012

Prof. Dolly Arora

Prof. Aasha Kapur Mehta

Programme Coordinators

 

Subject:         Training  Programme on “Incorporating Gender Concerns in Public Policy”  scheduled  from  September 3-7, 2012 sponsored by Department of Personnel  and  Training,   Government   of  India.

Sir/Madam,

The Indian Institute of Public Administration is organizing a training programme on “Incorporating Gender Concerns in Public Policy”.  This training programme is sponsored by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.

Details regarding the objectives and content of the programme, target group, venue etc. are given in Annexure – I.

Only such officers should be nominated, who can attend the programme on whole time basis.  While making nominations, it may kindly be borne in mind that the training programme is for middle and senior-level officers engaged in policy making and implementation.

There is no course fee for participants attending the training programme.  However, the sponsoring organization will have to bear the traveling expenses and daily allowance, if any, of the officers deputed for the programme.

Nominations in the enclosed form (Annexure-II) may kindly be sent to the undersigned so as to reach latest by August 25, 2012.  The nominations which are either not accompanied by the particulars in the proforma or received after the last date will not be considered.

The officer(s) concerned may please be relieved for attending the programme only after receipt of confirmation regarding acceptance of the nomination.

Yours faithfully

(Dolly Arora)

 

Annexure – I

                                                                                        

TRAINING PROGRAMME ON INCORPORATING GENDER CONCERNS IN PUBLIC  POLICY

OBJECTIVES

This programme seeks to provide an overview of the state of gender in India, a critical analysis of existing policy responses of the state and problems with policy-making, including those related to data, analysis and implementation.  It will also examine the civil society responses to the gender question and their bearing on the overall state of gender.  The objective is to explore the possibilities of enhancing the prospects of gender justice by incorporating gender concerns in public policy.

The programme will cover the following areas:

• Gender Concerns : An overview of State Policies
• The Budget: A Gender and Poverty Perspective
• Concerns Regarding Availability of Data for Policy Analysis
• Responses from Civil Society – NGOs, Activist Groups, Voluntary Agencies, Women’s Movement, Grassroot Struggles
• Possibilities for Gender Justice

Target Group

Senior and Middle level officers engaged in policy making and implementation.

Training Programme Duration

Five Days

Date of Training Programme

September 3-7, 2012

Hostel Accommodation

The outstation participants will be provided board and lodging facilities, on demand, in the fully furnished hostel and mess located in the campus of the Institute.  The Hostel room tariff and Mess charges are as under:

Non AC room           :     Rs. 200/- per day single occupancy

AC room                   :    Rs. 750/- per day single occupancy

AC room                   :    Rs. 1250/- per day double occupancy

Mess Charges           :    Rs. 181/- per day for whole day meal + 5.15% service tax extra

Last date of receipt of the nomination:  August 25, 2012

Programme Coordinators

Prof. Dolly Arora             :           Tel. 23468329

Prof. Aasha Kapur Mehta :           Tel. 23468328