Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Human Resource Development Institute of Telangana (Dr. MCR HRD Institute) is the State’s apex Administrative Training Institute (ATI), dedicated to shaping a professional, responsive, and citizen-centric public service.
The Institute traces its origins to 1976, when it was established as the Institute of Administration, following the recommendations of the First Administrative Reforms Commission. In 1998, it was renamed after Dr. Marri Channa Reddy, the visionary leader and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who championed administrative reforms and people-oriented governance.
Over the decades, the Institute has steadily grown into a nationally and internationally recognized centre of excellence in governance, capacity building, and human resource development. Today, it stands as one of the few ATIs in India with UTKRSHT Accreditation by NABET and accolades such as the SKOCH Governance Silver Award for innovation in digital and virtual training.
Nestled in the heart of Hyderabad, the Institute's 33-acre campus is designed for immersive learning. It features world-class facilities: modern classrooms, smart auditoria, a well-equipped library, residential hostels for about 900 participants, rooftop solar-powered infrastructure, a swimming pool, gymnasium, football court, and an AYUSH Integrated Wellness Centre. The serene and green environment makes it ideal for reflection and learning.
Beyond state and national boundaries, the Institute has conducted International Training Programs under ITEC, attracting officials and professionals from Asia, Africa, and beyond. It has thus emerged as a global hub of administrative learning and best practices.
The Institute contributes to knowledge building through research publications on the Right to Information (RTI), Telangana history, and governance, and through its half-yearly online journal, Samriddhi.
Its eclectic group of experts comprises distinguished academics, seasoned government practitioners, and specialists with rich experience in civil society, ensuring that participants gain diverse perspectives, practical insights, and exposure to global best practices.
As part of the first "Training for All" program, sponsored by the DoPT, Government of India, the Institute successfully trained 6,495 personnel of the Tribal Welfare Department. Under the second phase of the program, it conducted capacity-building programs for 5,562 employees of the Women Development & Child Welfare Department, undertaking saturation training of front-line staff across the public service delivery chain. These initiatives aimed to cover the entire public service delivery chain in specific sectors and geographic areas, bringing change in organizational values and culture.
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:
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
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.
The Institute has strong linkages with both the State level training institutes as well as National level organisations. Presently, the Institute has following linkages:
D. MoUs
1. Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development (BIPARD), Patna, Bihar.a.Comprehensive Integrated on-line system for Institute Users, Department Users, Guest Faculty and Anonymous Users.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
In the above buildings as well as in open areas it is proposed to provide for :
As far as the training programmes for differently abled are concerned the training needs for various categories of disabilities are being explored.