To facilitate smooth functioning and create a congenial work environment of the Institute, there is multi-level support structure in terms of organization and management.
The General Council (GC) is the apex governing body of the Institute with the Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as its ex-officio President. The GC of the Institute was reconstituted vide Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's Order No.15-41(6)/-07-08- AG-II dated 26.03.2008 for a period of two years. As per Memorandum of Association of the Institute, the GC is supposed to meet at least once in a year.
While the GC lay down the broad and essential policy parameters, the Executive Council (EC) monitor and guide the activities and programmes of the Institute. The EC is headed by the Joint Secretary (Social Defence), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. The EC of the Institute was reconstituted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment vide Order No. 15-41(6)/-07-08-AG-II dated 26.03.2008 for a period of two years. As per Memorandum of Association of the Institute, the EC is supposed to meet at least once every quarter.
The Institute carries out a number of training programmes and research activities.
Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes:
The Institute has been following the instructions of the Government of India in ensuring mandatory reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.
Implementation of Right to Information Act,2005:
The Institute has been implementing the Right to Information Act, 2005 since October, 2005. Deputy Director of the Institute is the Central Public Information Officer and the Director is the Appellate Authority.
Funds:
The Institute is primarily supported through Grant-in-aid(GIA) released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.