The Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad, was established in 1956 at the initiative of the Government of India and the corporate sector. Conceived as the first institution in India dedicated to post-experience management education, ASCI has, for nearly seven decades, equipped corporate managers, administrators, entrepreneurs, and academicians with the skills to bridge theory and practice, preparing them to address the ever-evolving complexities of governance, business, and development.
From its inception, ASCI was envisioned as an institution of excellence and national importance – a self-supporting, autonomous, public-purpose body with the twin objectives of serving as a think tank for policy inputs and as a capacity-building hub for practising professionals.
At the heart of ASCI's governance is the Court of Governors (CoG) – a body that has consistently brought together some of the finest minds from industry, public life, and academia. Over the decades, the CoG has been led by distinguished national leaders, including:
The current Chairman, Sri K. Padmanabhaiah, IAS (Retd.), former Union Home Secretary, continues this legacy of leadership. ASCI is presently led by Dr. Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar, IAS (Retd.), an accomplished administrator who has served as Andhra Pradesh's first State Election Commissioner, Principal Secretary (Finance), Special Chief Secretary to the Governor, and as an Executive Member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
Since its founding, ASCI's work has been anchored in capacity building, applied research, and management consultancy—with public good at its core. Our initiatives integrate economic, social, cultural, technological, and regulatory perspectives, enabling governments, public institutions, and industries to craft policies, design strategies, and implement reforms that drive growth and development.
Training practising managers has been ASCI's hallmark since 1956. Each year, the College conducts around 200 Management Development Programmes (MDPs) across diverse domains—policy, strategy, governance, regulation, technology, and socio-economic development.
ASCI is the knowledge partner of choice for governments, corporates, and global development organisations. Each year, ASCI undertakes projects with more than 110 clients, including ministries, state governments, and leading international agencies.
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ASCI's assignments have shaped reforms, informed judicial pronouncements, and contributed to landmark national missions such as the Swachh Bharat Mission and the Clean Ganga Mission—reinforcing its reputation as a trusted institution in public policy, governance, and management.
Over the decades, ASCI has built a reputation for integrity, independence, and excellence. Its impact is visible in stronger governance systems, progressive policies, innovative reforms, and empowered leaders across India and beyond.
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