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TRAINING

MIDDLE LEVEL TRAINING CENTRE  (MLTC)- KERALA

Introduction

The Middle Level Training Centre [MLTC] is the only State Level training center in Kerala which imparts training to the supervisors of Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme  in Kerala, Pondicherry and Lakshadweep It was established at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences on 15th of   June 1982.  The main task of MLTC is to train supervisors of 163 ICDS projects in the State.

Objective
To become a centre unique in training the middle level functionaries of the ICDS scheme for ensuring the holistic development of women and children.
Main components of training.

  • Early childhood care and Development
  • Nutrition Education
  • Health Education
  • Community Participation
  • Organisation and Management

Collaborating Agencies

  • Ministry of Women and Child Development,NewDelhi
  • Directorate of Social Welfare, Trivandrum, Kerala
  • National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child  Develpoment, New Delhi
  • UNICEF

Linkage with Rajagiri School of Social Work

  • Field work agency
  • Assistance in dissertations of students
  • Supervision at the rural camp
  • Guidance and support to students during field work 
  • Organizing workshops/seminars in association with Social Work Department
  • Utilizing the library for reference
  • Assists the Research Department in conducting research studies

Funding

Grant-in-aid from Ministry of Women and Child Development,NewDelhi through Directorate of Social Welfare, Trivandrum,Kerala

THRUST AREA

The main task of the training center is to organize

  • Job Training course for supervisors of ICDS.
  • Refresher Training Course for supervisors.
  • Orientation and refresher training for Instructors of Anganwadi Workers Training Centre (During 1982 – 1999)
  • Organization of State/Regional Level Workshop for ICDS functionaries.
  • Monitoring  visits and guidance to AWTC’s in Kerala.
  • Visits to ICDS projects in Kerala

Milestones

The aim of ICDS training is to develop all the functionaries of ICDS into agents of social change. The supervisors after their PSC recruitment are deputed by the government for an initial job-training course and thereafter for refresher courses.

Training achievements 1982-2010

Sl.no 

Name of courses 

 No. of courses 

 Number trained

 1

 Job training course for supervisors 

59 

1546

 2

 Refresher course for supervisors 

149

3023

 3

 Orientation course for Instructors of AWTCs 

7

100

 4

 Refresher course for Instructors of AWTCs 

6

103

 5

 State level ICDS workshops 

13

247

 6

 Orientation course for statistical assistants 

4 

83

 7

 Orientation Course for USNP Inspectors 

1 

19

OTHER PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED RELATED TO ICDS

 PROGRAMME

 MAIN FEATURES 

 DATE & YEAR OF LAUNCHING

Adoption of AWC 

Regular monitoring of the activities of AWC No. 34 at glass factory colony of Edappally ICDS project – involving Social Work students

30th January 2004 onwards

Observance of Senior citizens day

In association with BSW students organized Senior citizens meet at Town hall Alwaye 

October 1st 2004
October 1st 2007
1st October 2008

Workshop – GO-NGO partnership  

In association with Schools of Social work in Kerala organized a workshop on involvement of Social work Colleges in the ICDS programme 

 April 22nd 2004

Adolescent day celebration  

In association with MSW students organized Adolescent day celebration. 100 Adolescent girls from various ICDS projects in Ekm  District participated

August 1st 2005 
&
August 11 2007

Workshop for Kindergarten Teachers

In association with Dr. Bruce. P. Corrie and Mrs. Emma Corrie from USA  Organised a one day workshop  

 8th July 2006

Observance of Nutrition week In association with MSW students organized a demonstration of low cost nutritious items at the courtyard of RCSS  

 September 5th 2007
&
1st September 2008

Anganwadi children’s Fest Poothumbikal  

Centre with assistance of DSWO & BSW students of RCSS . who are the members of Rotaract club  organized colourful programme  for Anganwadi children of Eernakulam District  

 9th May 2008
&
4th April 2009
&
22nd May 2010

 Nutrition camps & Training Of Trainers (TOT) Programmes 

 The center in association with the Community Food and Nutrition Extension Unit has organized 3 Nutrition camps and 4 TOT programmes in Nutrition Education for Master Trainers of ICDS functionaries. 

 2000-2005

PUBLICATION

  • Ayanam 2008 –Souvenir   (Published as part of 25th  Anniversary celebrations of MLTC)
  • An article on ‘Collaboration between ICDS And Schools Of Social Work: A Model Of Government And  Non –Government Partnership’ was published in volume 4 of Rajagiri Journal of Social Development. June 2008
  • Njanadeepthi released on 28/8/06 (A reference book for supervisors in regional language covering important topics from each component in ICDS)
  • Prakashadhara-2004 (A reference book for supervisors in regional language covering important topics from each component in ICDS)
  • Training Module for AWWs.-2003     ( Social Welfare Department entrusted MLTC with the responsibility of preparing Training Module for AWWs as per the direction from Secretary Social Welfare Department.) 
  • Ayanam 2002 –Souvenir   (Published as part of 20th Anniversary celebrations of MLTC)
  • Vijnanaposhini-2002 (A reference book for supervisors in regional language covering important topics from each component in ICDS)

DOCUMENTATION

Prepared a compendium of innovative and best practices implemented by POs, CDPOs and  Supervisors in various ICDS Projects in Kerala. (2008) 

MINOR RESEARCH STUDIES

  1. Situation Analysis of Senior Citizens of Vazhakulam ICDS Project.(2008)
  2. Impact of AG clubs on Adolescent Girls(2008)

VISITORS

As part of monitoring visit, Mr.Naveen Yadav, Under Secretary, Ministry of W&CD, Govt. of India visited the center on 10/12/08.

OVERSEAS VISIT

Smt. Mary John visited Colombo as per the invitation from the per school teachers forum of Colombo from 23rd April to 1st May 2010.

SPECIAL FEATURE

Silver Jubilee Year of   MLTC (2007-2008)


The Middle Level Training Center has meticulously planned and chalked out various programmes for the upliftment of the down trodden in the society. To commemorate its existence for over twenty-five years, yearlong events were organized:
Provincial of Rajagiri Province, Rev. Fr. Augustine Thottakara inaugurated the Silver jubilee celebration of MLTC on 31/8/07 at Fr. Alex Hall. The Principal of RCSS, Dr. Joseph I. Injodey presided over the function.
Shri A.M. Yousuf, MLA inaugurated the Valedictory function of the yearlong silver jubilee celebration of MLTC on 9th August 2008.  To commemorate   the event, a Souvenir ‘Ayanam 2008’ was released and awards and recognitions were given to the Guest faculties who had been associating with the center since last two decades.    The staffs of the training center were also recognized. Prior to the public function, a Quiz programme for Adolescent Girls and a seminar on the theme” Anganwadi a community resource center” was conducted.

Future Plans

  • Organising a programme to honour the best supervisors in the state.
  • Staff development programme.
  • Observance of special days in collaboration with social work department

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