A training course on Planning & Management of Development Programmes was organized from 4-8thJune, 2018 under the spectrum of Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India funded mandatory programmes. The course aimed at capacity development of the officers/officials to help the officers to understand concept of planning & management of different development programmes with a view to hone up their skills with various tools and techniques; to develop the skills, knowledge and attitude of the officers on micro planning, community mobilization, spatial planning, civil works, low cost technologies. sustainable development goals besides monitoring & evaluation of developments schemes and to build capacities of officers on development programmes for better planning and implementation  with a view to execute schemes and programmes effectively.The course was organized with the help of participatory training techniques, group activities, exercise etc. to result into the transfer of knowledge. The course was attended by 13 participants who were given knowledge on Planning; Concept: Framework & Methodology; Project Formulation, Preparation of DPRs; Spatial Planning with usage of GIS; Community Mobilisation; Procedural Aspects (Approvals, Sanctions & Procurements)in Programmes; Gender Issues in SDGs; Participatory Rural appraisal: Principles, Tools & Techniques; A case study of Livelihood Pursuits of Rural Woman; Monitoring & Evaluation and Framework for Development Programmes The participants found the course, the methodologies, the faculty  useful and suggested to organize such courses with more frequency.