HIPA is the Apex Training Institute of the state of Himachal Pradesh, serving as a multi-disciplinary organization aimed at enhancing the capacity of Government functionaries at all levels through training. Its objective is to assist them in improving their work to facilitate the economic and social well-being of the people of the State. The Institute comprises the ATI (Administrative Training Institute), SAS (Subordinate Accounts Services), BODE (Board of Departmental Examination), DMC (Disaster Management Centre), IT (Information Technology) Centre, Urban Resource Center, and Sevottam. The Institute endeavors to instill a better sense of purpose, dedication, and appropriate skills among the officers and officials of the State in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.
The primary focus is on aiding officers from State government departments and other governmental organizations in developing professional competence. HIPA conducts a variety of training programs. In addition to its campus in Shimla, the Institute conducts training programs at the district headquarters of the State through its four Regional/District Training Centres in Mandi, Dharamshala, Chamba, and Nahan.
