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EDII Conducts Capacity Building Programme

for Senior-level Officials of Survey of India

Processes, systems and institutions are all adopting contemporary ways of strategic
decision making and leadership. Constant systems innovations and step matching with
new rules of the game are the need-of-the-hour for institutions and companies to grow
manifold. Responding to this, and under the ongoing collaborative association of the
institute and the Survey of India, Department of Science and Technology, Government of
India, a series of strategic initiatives have been envisioned by EDII to promote innovation,
entrepreneurship, and institutional effectiveness. A key initiative under this partnership is
the Capacity Building Programme designed specifically for senior-level officials of the
Survey of India.
Recently, during 7th to 9th July 2025, EDII conducted a Capacity Building Programme for
senior-level officials of the Survey of India, Department of Science and Technology,
Government of India. 20 senior officials participated in this programme especially
designed to enhance strategic orientation and leadership capabilities among the top-tier
professionals within the organization.

The three-day programme was structured around the 'knowledge-skills-aptitude'
framework to ensure holistic development. Knowledge dissemination took place through
well-curated training material and expert-led classroom sessions, while skills were honed
using simulation games, role plays, and focussed group discussions. Aptitude
The valedictory session of the programme was graced by Shri Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, IAS,
development was reinforced through hands-on learning, enabling participants to apply
key concepts in practical settings. Psychometric assessments were also integrated to Surveyor General of India and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII.
provide insights into participants' behavioural patterns and thinking styles, further
enriching the learning experience. The curriculum was designed to support the
participants in building holistic leadership capabilities and enhance their decision-making
and stakeholder engagement skills.