Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA)
Sponsored by the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, the 51st Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) is a ten months’ programme, designed for senior officers of the All India Services, Central Services, Defence Services, Technical Services and officers of State Governments.
The Programme is a unique blend of theory and practice that gives the participants exposure to the associated concepts, skills, and techniques. It also provides an opportunity for peer-group learning. The purpose is to enhance the sensibilities, sensitivities, and capabilities of the participants to explore innovative options and choices. The programme develops a critical analysis of policy and service delivery mechanisms at inter-governmental, national, regional, and/or at the levels of local government. It aims at honing practical knowledge and skills to deal with management and policy analysis issues across the spectrum of governance.
About 1551 administrators/officers from All-India and Central Services including those from the armed forces and a few foreign countries and teachers of Indian Universities have participated in the programme since 1975, the year of its inception. A good number of APPPA participants have subsequently excelled in their respective services and many of them have moved on to occupy important positions in the Government of India and the state governments. The programme fosters a permanent alliance between the IIPA and its participants. The continuation of a vibrant IIPA Alumni Association bears testimony to this.
Dear friends,
India today stands at a defining moment in its history, with the collective dream of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047. This vision is not limited to economic growth alone; it embodies the aspiration for a society that is inclusive, innovative, and globally respected. Achieving this ambitious goal requires the active participation and contribution of every segment of society such as government, business, civil society, and citizens alike. To translate this vision into reality, it is essential to foster an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and supports business growth. The government’s ongoing reforms to improve the ease of doing business, simplify regulations, and promote innovation are crucial steps in this direction. Such an environment will be the key to unlocking India’s true potential and fulfilling our shared aspirations. People First.
The realization of Viksit Bharat’s vision is deeply intertwined with the effectiveness and resilience of the state, particularly its civil and defence services. Civil services are the bedrock of governance, responsible for policy formulation, implementation, and the delivery of essential public services. Defence services, on the other hand, provide the security and stability necessary for sustained development and national confidence. We need to promote Karmayogi mindset.
Recent events, such as the Pahalgam incident, have underscored the complex challenges faced by our nation. The disruption to tourism and the uncertainty experienced by new businesses in its aftermath reflect the broader impact that crises can have on economic activity and public confidence. These situations highlight the need for robust administrative capacity, effective crisis management, and a responsive governance framework that can adapt to changing circumstances. The ability of civil and defence services to work collaboratively, restore normalcy, and support both the ease of doing business and ease of living is crucial for maintaining momentum on the path to development. Their role in upholding public trust and fostering an environment where citizens and businesses can thrive cannot be overstated. Nation First.
I welcome you to the 51st Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA), designed precisely to forge the vital connection between policy, practice, and people that India’s development journey now demands. Recognizing the complexity of today’s governance landscape, APPPA brings together a diverse array of topics ranging from Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Disaster Management, and Technology to Public Finance, Climate Governance, Human Resource Management and Sector Specific Interventions. This wide spectrum and my always accessible faculty colleagues ensure that the programme remains highly relevant to emerging scenarios and equip participants for the demands of futuristic actions. The curriculum is not static; it is continuously updated to enable participants in addressing the new challenges facing public administration, ensuring that officers are not only grounded in foundational concepts but also exposed to cutting-edge developments and critical concerns.
Through a blend of classroom learning, field studies, group discussions, and research assignments, APPPA cultivates a broader perspective among its participants—one that is essential for navigating the interconnected challenges of governance, security, and development. The programme encourages officers to analyze their experiences, apply behavioural and administrative sciences, and develop creative solutions that can inform policy and practice. In this way, APPPA stands as a bridge linking aspiration with action and enabling India’s policy planners and implementers to realize the nation’s vision for 2047 and beyond.
You will have access to the rich collection of IIPA Library with over 2.31 lakh volumes of books and periodicals, over 192 current periodicals, the computerized library database of over 1.38 lakh records related to books and reports and 1.34 lakh records relating to periodical articles, as well as access to the JSTOR database to quench your thirst for knowledge.
I am sure that you would find the programme personally fulfilling, professionally rewarding and intellectually stimulating.
S.N. Tripathi
Director General, IIPA
Place: New Delhi;
Date: 1 July 2025
Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) was established in 1954 as an autonomous society. It was set up in the atmosphere of post-independence enthusiasm and was a direct result of the support of its founding father. Set up on the lines recommended by Dr. Paul H. Appleby, the then Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University in his work on public administration in India. IIPA represents the hopes of the times, rich history of governance in transition, and houses a vast knowledge- base of administrative and managerial experience. As an institution of learning and research, IIPA caters to the research and capacity enhancement needs of government at the Union and States. Through rigorous action-planning and follow up, the Institute supports various organs of government to improve delivery mechanisms and enhance the capacity of personnel in government and public service
In the fast-changing political, social, and economic milieu, nationally and globally, centralization co-exists with decentralization, independence with interdependence, and sovereign state power with supranational entities. The focus has shifted from Government to Governance and more recently in contemporary India to the minimum government - maximum governance. The thrust is on reforms, transparency, accountability, and ethics for citizencentric governance.
The Institute stimulates not only a study of the theoretical and practical aspects of public administration but also directly trains multiple layers of civil services, defence services, state services, and scholars in the discipline, art, and practice of administration in the country. Through continuous programmes of research, education, training, advisory and consultancy services, conferences and seminars, case studies, the publication of journals and books devoted to research in various fields of administration, IIPA, over the past almost seven decades has made a significant contribution to various sectors of public administration at the Union, state and local levels. Its competent and multi-disciplinary faculty members, specializing in various areas of contemporary relevance, bring considerable value to the Institute and adds to professional confidence of participants.
LIBRARY
The IIPA Library has a collection of over 2.26 lakh volumes of books and periodicals. It receives over 270 current periodicals. The collection of IIPA library is particularly rich in the areas of public administration, management sciences, economics, planning and development, political science, sociology, development studies, history, law, rural, urban and gender studies, e-governance, and consumer studies. The Public Document Section of the Library, which contains Census publications, reports of committees and commissions, National Sample Surveys, and Annual Reports of various ministries and departments of the Government of India and international organisations, is acknowledged as one of the richest collections in the country. The library also maintains the press clippings of articles and news items published in various newspapers. Most of the Library functions and services are computerized and the complete catalogue is available online. The computerised library database has over 1.36 lakh records related to books and reports and 1.22 lakh records relating to periodical articles. Library subscribes to ABI/inform database, facilitating access to around 4000 titles, out of which 3000 titles are in full text, besides, the database also facilitates access to 500 business case studies and 20,000 business and management dissertations. Besides, the users have access to the JSTOR database which primarily contains 2701 archival journals, besides 269 current journals. It provides full-text searches of almost 2000 journals. Library provides remote access to all these resources anywhere and anytime. The ‘Digital Knowledge Repository’, comprising various forms of intellectual output developed in- house, is arranged under various categories and can be accessed at: www. iipa.org.in/repository.html. There is a separate reading room equipped with ICT facilities exclusively for the APPPA participants wherein multiple copies of books comprising essential and suggested readings for the APPPA course are available. The Library is open on all days from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 pm except Sundays and on national holidays (26th January, 15th August and 2nd October) and Diwali, Dussehra and Holi.
COMPUTER CENTRE
The Computer Centre is equipped with a host of servers, work stations, printers , and LAN to provide highspeed Internet services. This Centre caters to IIPA’s in-house requirements for research and training. The Centre has a good collection of software both for general use and also for specialized applications like SPSS. The functioning of this Centre has been augmented with the support of the Ministry of Information Technology (GOI) for capacity building in the area of e-Governance. The Computer-based practical sessions of APPPA are held in the computer lecture hall of the Centre which remains open during usual office hours. Apart from this, we also have a dedicated Computer Centre for APPPA participants.
HOSTEL
Situated in the campus of the Institute, the hostel has a limited number of double room family suites. These are allotted to the participants attending APPPA, subject to availability and charges as per rules.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
The Institute has an Honorary Medical Officer who is available in the Hostel for consultation during 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Course Director
CHOWDHRY, SACHIN: M.P.A., M. Phil, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Public Administration
Areas of Interest: Public Policy, Governance Issues and Urban Management.
Email: sachin.chowdhry@gmail.com Phone No. +91-11-23468379
Mobile: 9868619162
Co-Director
PANDEY, SURABHI: GOC-In-C Western Command Commendation card
Assistant Professor of ICT & e-Governance
Fellow DKI APCSS , Hawaii, USA and Defence Security Cooperation University , Naval Post Graduate College , Monterey, USA
Ph.D. (Computer Sc.), M.Phil. (Computer Sc.), MCM, MCA, PDDM,
Areas of Interest: Cloud Computing Security, Cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking and Data Analytics
Email: dr.pandeysurabhi@gmail.com Phone No. +91-11-23468367
