NISD Conducts 11 Day Training of Trainers for Master Trainers in “Geriatric Care Provider” Job Role

The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), operating under the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, conducted an eleven-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for Master Trainers in the 'Geriatric Care Provider' job role at its campus in Dwarka, New Delhi. Held from September 7 to 18, 2026, the initiative aimed to build a national pool of certified Master Trainers to standardize geriatric care training across India. The curriculum covered both Domain Skills—such as age-related health changes, dementia care, mental health, non-communicable diseases, geriatric nutrition, first aid, yoga, and ageing with dignity—and Platform Skills focused on effective instruction and training methodology. The programme engaged participants from various professional healthcare backgrounds.