12,218 training programmes were conducted on various topics related to group strengthening and management in which over 140,000 SAG members participated (including repeat participation of some members in different topics).

902 training programmes were conducted to enable CBO bookwriters to maintain the books of accounts of various CBOs in a correct manner. Approximately 10,000 persons participated (including repeat participation of some members in different topics).

583 training programmes were conducted for SAG Federations on strengthening their roles and management capabilities as well as orienting them to the Resource Centre concept. Approximately 10,500 persons participated (including repeat participation of some members in different topics).

Promoters assist with CBO capacity building and the facilitation of programmes in the field. Many also function as trainers in technical and social aspects. 459 training programmes were held for them, in which approximately 5,500 persons participated (including repeat participation of some members in different topics).

These trainings are for members of various levels of watershed institutions participating in the implementation and management of watershed programmes. 397 training programmes were held for them, in which approximately 7,000 persons participated (including repeat participation of some members in different topics).

73 subject-specific training programmes and seminars were held on different topics for interested/practising farmers. Close to 1,500 farmers participated. These programmes were mainly conducted at our Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Erode District.

25 training programmes were conducted for rural youth as a special participant category to initiate them into job-oriented disciplines. Around 225 youth were trained in different skills.

Resource Centres are CBO-managed institutions and provide a range of services to their members and local communities on cost-recovery basis. 84 training programmes were conducted for them, in which approximately 1,700 persons participated (including repeat participation of some members in different topics).

27 training programmes were conducted for staff of public sector banks from different States, mainly to orient them to the SAG concept and the SAG-Bank Linkage Programme. There were approximately 400 participants.

106 training programmes were conducted for different levels of staff of various Government Departments, with approximately 1,600 participants.

234 training programmes were conducted for staff and CBO members from various NGOs across the India. Approximately 3,000 persons participated.

22 training/orientation programmes were organised for non-Indian nationals engaged in development projects and interested to learn from Myrada's experiences. Approximately 250 persons participated from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, etc. including several batches from the same institutions.