Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) is an autonomous educational institution established by the Government of Kerala in 1987. The institute is registered under The Travancore – Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable societies registrations Act 12 of 1955. The management of the institute is vested with a Governing Body composed of with the Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Government of Kerala, as the Chairman and Chief Secretary to Government of Kerala as the Vice-Chairman.
Institute of Human Resources Development is dedicated to the scientific advancement, technological progress and economic growth of the country through human resources development. Based on the principle, "Think Globally and Act Locally" it endeavours to bring about the welfare of the nation. It endeavours to provide education and training of consistently high standard through innovative and versatile programmes suitable for the current and emerging needs of the community.
87 institutions under IHRD
Engineering Colleges (9)
Model Polytechnic Colleges (8)
Colleges of Applied Science (46)
Technical Higher Secondary School (15)
Regional Centers (2)
Extension / Study Centers (6)
Model Finishing School (2)
HQ Building- Inauguration Ceremony at Trivandrum
In the phenomenal growth of Information Technology during the recent past, IHRD has set up a Information Technology Division in it's Headquarters as Thiruvananthapuram. In a short time frame, Information Technology Division have made its marks in the Information Technology sector in Kerala. The Government of Kerala has approved IHRD as a Total Solution Provider for Computerization of Government Departments ( Ref: G.O.(MS) No.62/99/IT dt. 22..04..99 ).
Nine engineering colleges are managed by Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD) and has been affiliated to A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University.
Fourty Five Applied Science Colleges are managed by IHRD and has been affiliated to Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Calicut & Kannur University
Eight Model Polytechnics colleges are managed by IHRD and has been affiliated to the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala and approved by AICTE.