Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) is the nodal agency for training and research for local self-government institutions

Background

The Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) has been engaged in capacity building for local governance in Kerala since its establishment in 1990.
It is the Government of Kerala's nodal agency for training, research and consultancy for local self-government institutions, both rural and urban.
Its objectives include training programmes for elected representatives and officials.
It also aims to strengthen the process of de-centralized planning and to undertake action-oriented research.
It documents best practices on local governance for wider dissemination and organises seminars, workshops and discussions.
KILA is listed among the allied institutions of the Local Self Government Department.