Contribution of the Institute of Rural Development Studies to the National People's Power Enterprise.
The first stage of the Training of Trainers (TOT) program related to the National People's Power Enterprise.
The first phase of the trainer training (TOT) program related to the National People's Empowerment Enterprise was held on 19.03.2026 at the Pilimathalawe Institute of Rural Development Training and Research. This training, conducted under the initiative of Mr. H.M.M.Y.B. Herath, Additional Secretary (Rural Development) of the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security, and People's Empowerment, was attended by Ms. Thilini Surangika Karasnagoda, Director of the Institute of Rural Development Training and Research, and Ms. D.K.N.N. Kaushalya, Deputy Director of the Pilimathalawe Training Center. Officers selected as trainers from 21 districts (Hambantota District, Ratnapura District, Mannar District, Anuradhapura District, Trincomalee District, Nuwara Eliya District, Kandy District, Galle District, Polonnaruwa District, Ampara District, Puttalam District, Matale District, Kalutara District, Colombo District, Monaragala District, Mullaitivu District, Kegalle District, Badulla District, Gampaha District, Matara District, Kurunegala District) participated in this training related to the People’s Power Program. The resources for the training were provided by former Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Sujan Nanayakkara, and Deputy Director of the Department of Rural Development, Mr. Chandana Wijewardena.
Second phase of the Training of Trainers (TOT) program related to the People's Power National Enterprise
On 2026.05.04, this training program was conducted at the Pilimathalawa Rural Development Training and Research Institute. The training, organized under the leadership of Mr. H.M.M.Y.B. Herath, Additional Secretary (Rural Development) of the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, was attended by Ms. Thilini Surangika Karasnagoda, Director of the Rural Development Training and Research Institute, Ms. D.K.N.N. Kaushalya, Deputy Director of the Pilimathalawa Training Center, and Mr. Ruvait, Deputy Director (Planning) of the Boralesgamuwa Training Center. In accordance with the People's Power Program, officers selected as trainers from 19 districts (Hambantota District, Ratnapura District, Anuradhapura District, Trincomalee District, Nuwara Eliya District, Kandy District, Galle District, Polonnaruwa District, Ampara District, Puttalam District, Matale District, Kalutara District, Colombo District, Monaragala District, Kegalle District, Badulla District, Gampaha District, Matara District, Kurunegala District) participated in this training. The resources for the training were provided by former Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Sujan Nanayakkara, and during the training workshop, the tools and technical methods required to train a successful trainer were clearly explained.
Following the training workshop, the trained trainers are utilized to train representatives of the people's development councils who are involved in the People's Power business.
Training of Trainers (TOT) Program related to the People's Power National Enterprise - Tamil Medium
This training, organized under the leadership of Mr. Menaka Herath, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment, was attended by Ms. Thilini Surangika Karasnagoda, Director of the Rural Development Training and Research Institute, and Dr. K.N.N. Kaushalya, Deputy Director of the Pilimatalaaw Training Center, as well as Mr. H.M.M. Ruwait, Deputy Director (Planning) of the Boralesgamuwa Rural Development Training and Research Institute. In accordance with the People's Empowerment Program, officers selected as trainees from nine districts, namely Kandy District, Matale District, Nuwara Eliya District, Kurunegala District, Mannar District, Madakalapuwa District, Ampara District, Vavuniya District, and Jaffna District, participated in this training.
The resources for the training were provided by Mr. H.M.M. Ruvaith, Deputy Director (Planning) of the Boralle Rural Development Training and Research Institute, and it is expected that after the training workshop, the trainees will use the knowledge to train representatives from the community development councils related to community empowerment enterprises.
Training workshops to promote the organization's productivity
The training workshop to promote the effectiveness of the institution was held on 2026.01.08 at the Pilimathalawa Institute of Rural Development Studies and Research. For the training, under the support of resources, the Efficiency Officer of the Divisional Secretariat Office, Ms. D.P.C.N. Gunasinghe, and the Efficiency Officer, Ms. G.C.D. Amunupura, provided assistance.
Social Mobilization for Integrated Rural Development Programme
Preparation of Prajashakthi Training Modules
The Rural Development Training and Research Institute (RDTRI) conducted a series of workshops to develop training modules for officers engaged in the 'Prajashakthi' Program, a national movement for poverty alleviation. The primary objective of these workshops was to design training modules aimed at enhancing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of Community Development Committee officers, who implement the Prajashakthi program at the Grama Niladhari division level. This initiative seeks to facilitate village development through empowered local leadership. Furthermore, external subject matter expertise was also integrated to ensure the high quality and relevance of these modules.
Implementation of community empowerment training programs under the Integrated Rural Development Program
To empower the beneficiary community economically and socially within the Integrated Rural Development Program, training programs on participatory entrepreneurship skills and planning relevant to economically and socially empowering the community will be conducted at the level of the regional secretariat for development officers engaged in duties at the village officer level.
Activities in this division of training are carried out with the objective of developing knowledge, skills and attitudes of the officers in Government and Non - governmental sectors who play a prominent part in the role of national development. Fulfillment of training requirements of these officers who often interact with the community and thereby transforming them to innovative and creative development workers are amongst the main targets of this division. Accordingly, a number of training programmes that are applicable to them are carried out by the Training Division. Training activities of this division are implemented and monitored by a board of resource persons with years of theoretical and practical experience. According to the applications received at this office with respect to the annual training programmes conducted by this institution training programmes are organized and the officers of Government and Non- governmental sectors who are involved in the field of development and the community activists can apply for these training programmes.
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Training programs in in 2024
| Training program | purpose |
| Trainer training of Change agent program | To enhance the knowledge of development officers at the regional level to promote the change agent approach to participatory development methodology adopted in the implementation of development programs (Phase 4) |
| Home Management and Family Development | To develop knowledge, attitudes and skills in household management required to build an optimal family environment for family development. (03 days - Borella/ Pilimatalawa) |
| Development of Entrepreneurial Skills | Developing knowledge, attitudes and skills on entrepreneurial management among small and medium scale entrepreneurs that will help empower society (03 days - Borella/Pilimatalawa) |
| Planning and Management of Community Participation Projects | To develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills of theoretical understanding and application of participatory project planning and management among development workers at the rural and regional levels. (Day 03 - Borella/ Pilimatalawa) |
| Social Mobilization | To develop knowledge, attitudes and skills on the subject of social mobilization among officers/development activists engaged in development programs. (03 days - Borella/Pilimatalawa) |
| Developing participatory leadership skills | Developing new knowledge, attitudes and skills on participatory leadership skills development among development activits engaged in community development programs (03 days - Borella/Pilimatalawa) |
| Management of Community Based Organizations | Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the development of participatory leadership skills among field officers/community-based organization officers engaged in development programs (03 days - Borella/Pilimatalawa) |
Social Mobilization for Integrated Rural Development Programme
The Rural Development Training and Research Institute (RDTRI) conducted a series of social mobilization training workshops for field officers engaged in several pilot districts where the Integrated Rural Development Programme is being implemented. These training programmes were carried out to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the officers required to eradicate poverty by securing maximum community participation.