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Yashwantrao Chavan Academy Of Development Administration (YASHADA)

Apex Training Institute Of Maharashtra Government

WDM Center
Cell Information
  • Capacity Building Cell: Responsible for training and building the capacity of stakeholders.
  • Consultancy and Project Cell: Provides consultancy services to clients.
Objectives
  • To collaborate with key government agencies related to natural resource management.
  • To engage in policy advocacy for reforms in rural and natural resource management.
  • To facilitate the transfer of administrative technologies aimed at enhancing governance efficiency.
  • To build the capacity of stakeholders for effective project management and strengthen human resources through skill development programs and research-based initiatives.
  • To conduct training needs analysis and competency mapping for stakeholders to identify and address existing skill gaps.
  • To design and deliver impactful training programs tailored to the specific needs of stakeholders.
  • To conduct pre- and post-training assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
  • To promote community participation and foster a sense of ownership in watershed projects.
  • To lead research initiatives that explore innovative solutions for watershed management and publish the findings.
  • To document and disseminate best practices, success stories, and operational manuals.
  • To ensure the sustainability of watershed development efforts through the implementation of monitoring frameworks.
  • To continuously monitor and evaluate programs for their effectiveness and ensure that targets are achieved through regular reviews and corrective measures.
Funds
  • Funded by government schemes, including:
  • Training Funds under PMKSY WDC 2.0 Scheme (DoLR, MoRD, GoI)
  • National Institute of Rural development (NIRD), Hydrabad
  • EGS and MGNREGS training support
  • Training programs sponsored by Non-government Organizations.
  • Additional resources generated through collaborative projects and consultancy services.
Infrastructure
  • Operates from YASHADA’s state-of-the-art facilities for training, workshops, and research.
  • Collaborative MoUs with institutions at multiple levels.