Lok Sabha Question No. 3957 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Leadership Courses
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Bhojraj Nag, Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## Government of India

## Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3957

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## Leadership Courses

3957.

Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah:

Shri Bhojraj Nag: Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the premier knowledge institutions involved in offering Leadership Development Courses under the programme;
- (b) the  key  themes  and  learning  objectives  included  in  these courses;
- (c) the  manner  in  which  practical  activities  are  included  to reinforce classroom learning; and
- (d) the  details  of  certifications  or  recognitions  awarded  upon successful completion of the courses?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports does not offer Leadership Development  Courses  currently  in  any  premier  knowledge institution under the Ministry. However, Department of Higher Education,  Ministry  of  Education  has  been  implementing  a Central  Sector  Scheme  namely  Malaviya  Mission  Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP). Under the Program, there are two

flagship initiatives related to leadership development: Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) and Academic Leadership Programme (ALP).

Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) aims to develop leadership capacity among faculty of higher education at early stage  of  career,  equipping  them  for  governance,  strategic decision-making, and institutional development. The programme is to be delivered by 50 eminent institutes having expertise in management/leadership training. At present, 32 Higher Education Institutions have been identified as Host Institutions, including  16  Indian  Institutes  of  Management  (IIMs)  -  IIM Bangalore, IIM Indore, IIM Jammu, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Mumbai, IIM Nagpur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Shillong, IIM Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), IIM Udaipur,  IIM Visakhapatnam,  IIM  Bodh  Gaya,  and  IIM  Kashipur;  8  Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad,  IIT  Gandhinagar,  IIT  Kanpur,  IIT  Kharagpur,  IIT Madras,  and  IIT  Roorkee;  and  8  other  premier  newly  added private institutions - Xavier Labour  Relations Institute  (XLRI), Jamshedpur; Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram;  S.  P.  Jain  Institute  of  Management  and  Research, Mumbai; Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat; Goa  Institute of  Management,  Sanquelim,  Goa;  T.  A.  Pai Management  Institute,  Manipal;  FLAME  University,  Pune;  and Shiv  Nadar  University,  Greater  Noida.  Till  now,  the  NFLP  has successfully trained 3,171 faculty members through the completion of 120 programmes.

Academic  Leadership  Programme  (ALP)  aims  to  equip  senior academic  leaders  with  skills  to  manage  the  intricacies  of educational establishment and empowers them to drive innovation, implement NEP 2020 reforms, and lead with impact The programme emphasizes visionary leadership, change management,  and  stakeholder  engagement.  It  was  initially piloted  by  IIT  Jammu,  and  is  now  implemented  by  the  Indian

- Institute of Management Bangalore under the Malaviya Mission Teacher  Training  Programme.  Till  now,  66  faculty  members underwent the training in 4 cohorts of the program.
- (b)  The  Nurturing  Future  Leadership  Programme  (NFLP)  Host Institutions enjoy autonomy in designing the course curriculum and  determining  its  mode  of  delivery,  while  aligning  with  the programme's overarching objectives. The focus is on building core  competencies  in  effective  leadership  across  six  key thematic areas:
- i. Teamwork:  Influencing people, catalyzing change, conflict resolution, trust building, and managing strengths/weaknesses.
- ii. Communication:  Active  listening,  empathy,  public  speaking, professional writing, and championing ideas.
- iii. Self-Management: Emotional resilience, motivation, selfawareness, stress management, and time management.
- iv. Professional Skills: Negotiation, financial management, equity/inclusivity, strategic thinking, and managing change.
- v. Critical  Thinking:  Creative  problem-solving,  decision-making, cultural sensitivity, and managing biases.
- vi. Conscientious  Citizenship:  Ethical  and  authentic  leadership, sustainability, social engagement, and integrity.

The  Academic  Leadership  Programme  (ALP)  is  designed  to strengthen  the  capabilities  of  senior  academic  leaders  by developing competencies across the following key domains:

- i. Foundational  Leadership:  Self-awareness,  shared  knowledge base, professional networks, and institutional priority setting.
- ii. Strategic Leadership: Strategic thinking,  tackling  complex challenges, innovation, and change management.
- iii. Team  &  Stakeholder  Engagement:  Collaboration,  inclusive culture,  and  shared  ownership  through  collective  decisionmaking.
- iv. Leadership Excellence: Data-driven decision-making and succession planning.
- v. Sustainability: Community linkages and financial sustainability systems.

## Learning Objectives include:

- 
- Expanding the pool of potential leaders in higher education.
-  Preparing  faculty  for  proactive  roles  in  governance,  decisionmaking, and problem-solving.
-  Building  an  ecosystem  for  early  to  senior  career  faculty  to develop leadership skills.
-  Enabling institutions to identify and assess leadership potential in faculty.
- (c)  NFLP  and  ALP  both  blend  classroom  sessions  with  hands-on components to deepen understanding and application:
-  Case  Studies:  Real-world  scenarios  for  problem-solving  and strategic planning.
-  Workshops & Group Activities: Group exercises, role-plays, and team-based tasks are used to build teamwork, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
-  Panel  Discussions  with  Leaders:  Interaction  with  eminent academic and industry leaders.
-  Experiential Activities: Examples include yoga sessions, gratitude exercises, interactive seating arrangements and other wellness-oriented activities are included to develop mindfulness,  stress  management,  and  resilience  essential  for leadership roles.
-  Peer Learning and Networking: Group activities, informal discussions, and collaborative exercises encourage sharing of experiences,  fostering  mutual  learning  and  practical  insight exchange.
-  Participant  Presentations  &  Expert  Feedback:  Participants present  key  learnings  to  peers  and  expert  panels  fostering reflective practice and public speaking skills.
- (d) Upon successful completion, Host Institutions award a 'Certificate of Participation'.

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