Outdoor Training Programme for Officers of the Government of Bihar

11th - 16th September 2023

The Institute of Management in Government (IMG), Thiruvananthapuram, conducted an Outdoor Training Programme for officers from the Government of Bihar from 11th to 16th September 2023, led by Assistant Professors Amala Bonnie and Mubashir E. The program aimed to provide exposure to Kerala’s administrative, educational, and tourism models. It began with an inaugural session and an overview of Kerala by Shri. K. Jayakumar, Director IMG, followed by interactions with the General Education Department, a visit to the National Institute of Speech and Hearing, and excursions to Veli Beach and Lulu International Mall. The participants also visited Kanyakumari, explored the Student Police Cadet programme, and toured the Model Residential School in Kattela. A backwater excursion in Alappuzha highlighted Kerala’s sustainable tourism efforts, and visits to Samagra Shiksha Kerala, Government School Manacaud, Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, and Kovalam Beach further demonstrated the state’s education and cultural initiatives. The programme concluded with visits to KITE and SCERT to showcase Kerala’s technological advancements in education, ending with a valedictory function and high tea. The training effectively provided comprehensive insights into Kerala’s governance and development frameworks, blending classroom sessions, field visits, and cultural experiences for holistic learning.