The institute, to be established in the name of All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi, aims at catering to the needs of the “modern day politicians.”
A group of experts from various fields - education, health, social services etc - will frame the syllabus. "The goal is to equip young politicians with leadership skills, techniques, knowledge and a sense of responsibility," said Shivakumar.
(Published 16 May 2011, 18:20 IST)