BARAMULLA: Director, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation office, NITI Aayog, Sanjeev Kumar along with his team and representatives from IPE Global Limited, visited Government ITI Baramulla on Wednesday as part of an ongoing evaluation study and impact analysis of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs).
The visit aimed to assess the effectiveness and impact of various CSSs initiatives in the skill development sector. The team interacted with officials, faculty, and trainees at ITI Baramulla to gain insights into the implementation and outcomes of the schemes.
As part of their study, the team will visit other Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Training Centers (TCs) across District Baramulla in the coming days.
The evaluation exercise will also extend to Udhampur and Ganderbal districts to ensure a comprehensive assessment.
The study will help in identifying best practices, addressing implementation challenges, and formulating strategies to enhance the effectiveness of skill development programs under CSS.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
