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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1990 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Kerala |
| Headquarters | Mulamkunnathukavu, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala |
| Website | kila |
The Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) is an autonomous institution under the Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala. Established in 1990, it functions as the state nodal agency for training, research, and consultancy in local governance and decentralization.[1][2]
History
[edit]KILA was established in 1990 under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955, to support the implementation of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in Kerala.[3] It was designated as the nodal agency for capacity building of local self-government institutions (LSGIs) in the state.[4]
Since 2016, KILA has been recognized as a National Resource Organisation for localizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and UNDP.[5]
Mandate and Functions
[edit]KILA is mandated to:
- Conduct training programs for elected representatives and officials of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies
- Undertake research on decentralization and local governance
- Provide consultancy and handholding support to LSGIs
- Develop training modules, manuals, and digital tools for local planning and governance[6]
It coordinates training under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) and supports initiatives such as:
- Localization of SDGs[4]
- ISO certification of Gram Panchayats
- Child-friendly, aged-friendly, and disability-inclusive local governments
- Disaster management and climate action planning.[4]
Infrastructure
[edit]KILA operates from its headquarters in Mulamkunnathukavu in Thrissur and has five regional centres across Kerala to support localized training and research.[7]
| Focus | Centre Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Good governance training and policy research | Centre for Good Governance (CGG) | Mannuthy[7] |
| Socio-economic development and capacity building | Centre for Socio-Economic Development (CSED) | Kottarakkara[7] |
| Organic farming, waste management, and sustainability | Centre for Organic Farming and Waste Management (COFWM) | Taliparamba[7] |
| Tribal development and natural resource management | Centre for Tribal Development and Natural Resource Management (CTDNRM) | Agali[7] |
| General regional coordination and training | Regional Centre (RC) | Kumarapuram[7] |
Key Initiatives
[edit]- SDG Localization and Tools: Leads efforts in monitoring local SDG progress through integrated dashboards and toolkits.
- DCAT Tool: Disaster and Climate Action Tracking system for LSGIs.[8]
- Rebuild Kerala Initiative: Supported recruitment of disaster management coordinators in 2020.[9]
Governance
[edit]KILA is governed by a Governing Body chaired by the Minister for Local Self Governments. The Director General is the chief executive officer.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About Us". Kerala Institute of Local Administration. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Institutions". Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Kerala Institute of Local Administration". Local Self Government Department. Government of Kerala. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Localisation of SDGs". SDG Kerala. Government of Kerala. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Institutionalising SDG Localization in Multi-Level Governance Settings: Lessons from India". United Nations Development Programme. 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Mandate and Functions". Kerala Institute of Local Administration. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Contact Us". Kerala Institute of Local Administration. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "DCAT Tool". Kerala Institute of Local Administration. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Application for the post of LSG DM Plan Co-ordinators" (PDF). Kerala State Disaster Management Authority. Kerala Institute of Local Administration. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Governance". Kerala Institute of Local Administration. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
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