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About the Institute

Origin:-

All the State Governments in India were required to set up state level training institutions as per the Recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC). The then Government of Andhra Pradesh established the Institute as Institute of Administration (IOA) in the year 1976 to cater to the training needs of the State Government Officials.

Location:-

The Institute had humble beginnings and operated from out of many rented premises beginning with a Quarter in Errum-Munzil Colony, then moved to the Excise Training School Ameerpet, PR Department in Secretariat, Malakpet Colony and then to Shakkar Bhavan, Basheerbagh. While working from out of the rented premises, classes were held at locations other than where the office was located for want of class rooms. These locations included Young Men's Christian Association- Narayanaguda, Board of Revenue- Commissioner of Land Revenue office, Jubilee Hall, Burgula Rama Krishna Rao Buildings and Shakkar Bhavan. In 1988, the Institute shifted to its present premises, in Jubilee Hills, spread over 30 acres. Classes were continued to be offered at BRKR Buildings/Shakkar Bhavan till as late as1992 since the infrastructure works were in progress.

Nomenclature of Head of Institution:-

A post of Special Officer, Institute of Administration (IOA) was created (G.O.Rt. No. 915, GA (Special. A), Dated: 17-03-1976). A post of Administrative Officer was also created under G.O.Ms.No. 1244, GA (Special. A), Dated: 22-03-1977. The Special Officer, IOA was declared as Head of Department under GAD and also as Disbursing and Estimating Officer for operating the Budget provisions. He was also authorised to delegate the powers of Disbursing & Estimating authority to the Administrative Officer (G.O.Rt. No. 1315, GA (AC), Dated: 25-03-1977). The designation of Special Officer was changed as Commissioner of IOA in 1979(G.O. ?). The Commissioner of IOA is declared as HOD, on par with other HODs, with due delegation of administrative and financial powers (G.O.Ms. No.177, GA (AR&T.III), Dated: 08-04-1996). The Commissioner of IOA was re-designated as Director General & Ex-Officio Principal Secretary to Government (G.O.Rt. No.3232, GA (AR&T.III), Dated: 04-08-1998). These orders were reiterated and the DG Dr.MCR HRDI was re-designated as Director General Dr.MCR HRDI of AP and Ex-Officio Special Chief Secretary to Government, GAD (G.O.Ms.No.860, GA (Special-A), Dated:07-12-2013).

Nomenclature of the Institute:-

The nomenclature of the Institute was changed twice so far. In the first instance, the Institute of Administration was re-named as Dr.M.Channa Reddy Institute of Administration (G.O.Ms.No.55, GA (AR&T.III), Dated: 05-02-1997). Later, it was again re-christened as Dr.Marri Channa Reddy Human Resource Development Institute of Andhra Pradesh (G.O.Ms.No.314, GA (AR&T.III), Dated: 04-08-1998).

Infrastructure:-

Infrastructure support was given to the Institute under the Programme for Up-gradation of Standards of Administration and as Recommended by the VIII Finance Commission. Funding was provided from 1985-86 to 1988-89 for a total of Rs. 74.66 lakhs (G.O.Ms.No. 215, GA (AR&T.II), Dated: 16-05-1985). Sanctions were given for construction of Administrative Complex, Faculty & Lecture Hall Complex, Residential Complex and Furniture. Most of the present day infrastructure was built in later years especially Vamsadhara Residency, during the World Military Games, 2007.

Land:-

Land was allotted to the IOA vide GO.Ms.No.1828, Rev (P), Dated: 18-12-1984 and G.O.Ms.No.254, Rev (P), Dated: 12-03-1985. However, these orders were cancelled and fresh land allotment was made in Survey No.125 (Acres 2.20 Guntas) and Survey No.126 (Acres 27.20 Guntas) totalling Acres 30.00 Guntas in Yousufguda Village of Golconda Mandal of Hyderabad District(G.O.Ms.No. 1041, Rev (P), Dated: 09-09-1985).

The barren rocky area was gradually converted in to lush green campus with the support of the then Hyderabad Urban Development Authority.

Locus Standi of the Institute:-

A Nucleus Institute Committee was constituted and its recommendations were accepted (G.O.Ms. No.177, GA (AR&T.II)), Dated: 28-04-1985. Based on the recommendations of the Committee, the Institute of Administration was declared as Nucleus Institute/Apex Training Body for all other Training Institutes in the State (G.O.Ms. No.27, GA (AR&T.III), Dated: 20-01-1986). It also enabled deliberations by Curriculum Committee and constituting an Advisory Committee on Training. Further, orders were issued merging the Accounts and Audit Training wings in to the Institute of Administration (G.O.Ms.No. 40, F&P (FW.ADMN.I), Dated: 25-01-1989).

The Institute is included in Schedule-X of the Andhra Pradesh Re-organisation Act 2014. At present the MCRHRDI is serving only the Government of Telangana.
As narrated in the evolution of the nomenclature of the Head of the Institution, the organisation structure has gone through changes over a period of time.

Majority of the activities of the Institute relate to conduct of trainings & research. Besides the Institute facilitates the activities of Govt. departments and public agencies to conduct their activities using the infrastructure of the Institute.

A. Facility Centres

The training & research activity in the institute is being conducted through the following centres established:

  1. Training Management Unit (TMU)
  2. Research Coordination Unit (RCU)
  3. Centre for Information Technology (CIT)
  4. Centre for Law & Public Administration (CLP)
  5. Centre for Telangana Studies (CTS)
  6. Centre for Management & Behavioural Studies (CMB)
  7. Centre for Disaster Management & Sustainable Development (CDS)
  8. Centre for Finance and Economics (CFE)
  9. Centre for International Relations & Security (CIS)

B. Besides the institute has an Admin Wing, Accounts Wing, IT Wing, Facilities Wing & Engineering Wing for day to day

C. Regional Centres of Training (RCTs)

Regional Centres of Training were set up provides training at the District level. District Collectors are designated as the Training Commissioners for their respective districts. Each RCT has a Regional Training Manager & supporting Staff for carrying of the training activities of the RCTs

Reading/Teaching Materials, Manuals and Training Films

The reading material and teaching material comprise various modules, materials and DVDs. There are 44 volumes of reading material on training Modules, 07 volumes of reading material on Trainer Development Programmes, 23 volumes of Books on important topics/schemes, Departmental and Functionary Manuals for about 54 Departments and 16 volumes of ILO Training modules. The Institute has developed 110 hours of DVD Films in various Administrative Rules and procedures etc. covering about 15 subjects/topics.

Linkages with other Organisations & MoUs

The Institute has strong linkages with both the State level training institutes as well as National level organisations. Presently, the Institute has following linkages:

  1. Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS), ASCI, Hyderabad on a activity based collaboration, and
  2. National Academy for Customs, Central Excise & Narcotics (NACEN) for leasing of facilities for the Professional Training of 66th      Batch of C&CE Officer Trainees
  3. Visiting experts are invited as Faculty Lectures for Foundation & other important courses, based on need.

D. MoUs

1. Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development (BIPARD), Patna, Bihar.
2. RCPV Noronha Academy of Administration and Management (RCVP NAAM), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
3. Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA-PUNJAB), Chandigarh, Punjab.
4. Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration & Management (UPAAM), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
5. International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad. (IIIT-Hyderabad).
6. Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, (IIIT-Basara) Basara, Nirmal District, TG.
7. Technology Hub (T-HUB), World's Largest Startup' Incubation Center, Raidurg, Hyderabad.

A.IT initiatives underway

  1. Capacity building to conduct e-Governance training programmes under Digital India program in association with NISG
  2. Capacity Building workshops on Common Service Centres (CSCs) under Digital India.
  3. Strengthening of District Training Centres (10 locations)
  4. Implementation of Office Automation application -- On-line File Management System(FMS)
  5. Establishment of Digital Class Rooms in a phased manner
  6. Strengthening of CCTV monitoring mechanism and audio/video recording facilities in classrooms/auditorium/conference halls
  7. Institute Portal solution -- Training Information & Management System

    a.Comprehensive Integrated on-line system for Institute Users, Department Users, Guest Faculty and Anonymous Users.

B.Building an Eco Responsible Institute:

  1. Reduce Waste:

    2. In order to conserve water the following measures are taken reducing water consumption, conventional taps are replaced with push type taps. For all overhead tanks ball cocks are installed. Based on regular survey of buildings leakages are recorded in a register and repaired from time to time. For all flushes in the toilets two level water use is introduced. All old and inefficient flush tanks are being replaced. In order to reduce wastes adequate number of reusable steel cups and glasses are kept in dining hall, bubble water cans while dispensing with paper cups and paper glasses. Plugging of Water and Energy Leakages has been taken up. In order to reduce on the paper usage printing on both sides of paper has been introduced and Electronic Data Sharing is introduced in place of printing on paper for all resource material utilised in the training programmes.

  2. Optimise Usage of Resources:

    3. In order to optimise the usage of power and water metering of water and energy is introduced facilitating their monitoring and management. All street lights after mid night are switched off. In Administrative building all lights are switched off after 10.00 pm except one at reception and another before Administrative Officers chamber. In all hostel corridors lights are switched off after 10.00 pm except one at reception. In order to optimise on the lighting low mast LED lights are being introduced in place of High Mast Halogen Lights. The instituter has also completed Energy Audit basing on which reduction of air conditioning has been introduced.

  3. Reuse:

    4. Considering the rocky terrain in which the Institute is located it has acute ground water shortage. The Institute is also introducing the usage of treated grey water for gardening. Presently Rain Water is diverted for plantation. Storage of excess Rain Water has been introduced. Rain Water harvesting for recharge of ground water is also being introduced at a cost of Rs 4.00 lakhs..

  4. Reuse and Recycle the Waste:

    5. The kitchen of the Institute generates waste on an average which is around 40 kgs (32-46kgs) and garden waste is on an average 200 kgs per day. The Institute has taken up the task of composting these wastes.

  5. Go Solar:

    6. To reduce the consumption of power for heating solar water heating is introduced. To harness the solar energy and reduce the dependence on the grid solar street lighting and grid connected roof top solar power generation is planned at a cost of Rs.497.08 lakhs with a capacity of 500 KV with Solar PV technology.

C.Making HRD Institute a Differently Abled Friendly Institute:

As contemplated in many statutory provisions highlighting to bestow special attention on the needs of differently abled such as disabled friendly access to all public buildings, modes of transport, it is proposed to provide special amenities and conveniences at the time of training and during their stay in the institute for the differently abled officer trainees, staff and people who will be vising this institute. As per the International Protocols for the differently abled, it is proposed that some exclusive area shall be earmarked for them in living areas, dining halls, wash rooms etc. With necessary support system such as Ramps, Railings, Sign Boards etc.
The Institute has seven main buildings in which the activities are being conducted namely, Administrative Block, Tungabhadra, Krishna, Godavari, Manjeera, Vivekananda Centre, Medical Dispensary. The requirement is categorised as General infrastructure to be developed in all the above and Special requirements for specific disabilities.

  1. General Infrastructure:

    In the above buildings as well as in open areas it is proposed to provide for :

    • Ramps and railings
    • Exclusive provision for the differently abled, separately for Men and Women, in wash rooms, display of Sign Boards leading to facilitated differently abled friendly areas at vantage points
    • Braille Stickers at Lifts and sign boards
  2. Special Requirements for specific disabilities
    • Visually Impaired: Computer systems loaded with screen reader or talking software like JAWS, Kurzweil, taling typing teacher, spell well, Braille printers, book machine and talking books etc. specially designed for visually challenged people will be procured.
    • Physically challenged: Sufficient number of wheel chairs, Tripod walkers, Walkers will be procured.
  3. Training Programmes

    As far as the training programmes for differently abled are concerned the training needs for various categories of disabilities are being explored.