Administrative Training Institute (ATI) was set up in 1981 with a vision to provide quality training to officers of All India Civil Services and State Civil Services, along with other constituted State Service Cadres and State Government departments. Training programmes are also conducted for elected representatives of Panchayat and Municipal bodies as well as NGOs. The programmes cover induction level and functional training for officials of different service cadres and departments and covers subjects like public administration, financial management, economic development, management development, trainer development, information technology, disaster management and urban management. Well-designed and comprehensive training courses put emphasis on interactive and participatory approach. Over the years ATI has emerged as one of the leading training institutes in India.