Special Courses Offered by SSIFS in June 2025
72nd PCFD included a weekend learning visit for 30 Foreign Diplomats to unique sites in Gujarat - Covered in Newsletter of May 2025
72nd PCFD concluded on 30 May 2025 which included innovative sessions of experiential learning - Covered in Newsletter of May 2025
MCTP I of 2013 and 2014 Batches of IFS Officers concluded on 23 May with great learning and sharing of knowledge including States Attachments - Covered in Newsletter of May 2025
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar interacted with participants of 72nd Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats. He spoke about the growing public interest in international relations and changes underway in the global order.
72nd Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats began on 19 May 2025 with 30 diplomats from 28 countries. The Program consists of 24 Knowledge Sessions 4 Simulation Experiential Learning Sessions and Visit to GIFT City in Gandhinagar.
Three Weeks long Mid-Career Training Program-I for 2013 and 2014 Batches of IFS Officers commenced on 5 May 2025 at SSIFS
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with the MCTP I participants IFS Officers of 2013 and 2014 Batches on 14 May 2025 and discussed the contemporary global landscape, as well as opportunities and challenges.
Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal met with the MCTP II participants IFS Officers of 2009 Batch on 16 April 2025 and emphasised that IFS officers are central to advancing Indian global footprint, from fostering cultural diplomacy to forging
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with the MCTP II participants IFS Officers of 2009 Batch on 09 April 2025 and shared valuable insights and guidance on foreign policy and diplomacy
Mid-Career Training Program-II for 2009 Batch IFS Officers commenced on 7 April 2025 with the call on Foreign Secretary Shri. Vikram Misri
Three Weeks long Mid-Career Training Program-II for 2009 Batch IFS Officers commenced on 7 April 2025 at SSIFS
Knowledge and Mindset Sessions during MCTP II on 7 and 8 April 2025 at SSIFS
IFS OTs of 2024 Batch called of Minster of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and Met with MoS Commerce Shri Jitin Prasada in February 2025
IFS OTs of 2024 Batch involved in diverse activities in their third month of training at SSIFS in February 2025
On 30 January 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with Fellows from 32 countries who participated in the 5th Annual Disarmament and International Security Affairs Fellowship Program on 13-31 January 2025 at SSIFS
The diplomatic academies of India and Moldova signed an MoU on cooperation and exchange of information on training programmes for diplomats on 13th December 2024
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with the IFS Officer Trainees of 2024 Batch and Two Trainee Diplomats from Bhutan on 3rd December 2024 - the second day of their Induction Training Program and shared valuable insights and guidance on foreign
IFS Officer Trainees of 2024 Batch and Two Trainee Diplomats from Bhutan, called on Foreign Secretary Amb Vikram Misri on 2nd December 2024, the very first day of their Induction Training Program, and received valuable guidance about areas to focus upon d
The 26 diplomats and officers of the 1st Special Course from Nepal called on Foreign Secretary Amb Vikram Misri on 29th November 2024
Dean (SSIFS) attended the BRICS scientific conference The Future of Diplomacy and Diplomatic Services held at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia on 15th November 2024 in Moscow
Shri Raj Kumar Srivastava, Dean, SSIFS addressed 650 officer trainees of the 99th Foundation Course of Civil Services at LBSNAA on 8th November 2024, on Diplomacy For Development - Citizen Centric and Whole of Nation Approach to Governance
SSIFS conducted orientation programmes for young PIOs from many countries in the 78th (4 Nov 24), 79th (26 Nov 24), 80th (31 Dec 24), and 81st (2 Jan 25) editions of the Know India Programs (KIP)
Dean, SSIFS inaugurated the 3rd Special Course for Diplomats from Central Asia with a brief overview of Guiding Principles of Indian Foreign Policy. 28 diplomats from 5 Central Asian Republics participated in the Program.
Dean, SSIFS welcomed Senator The Hon.Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica at SSIFS on 4th October, 2024.
Call on Honble President of India by IFS OTs of 2023 Batch (19 August, 2024)
Call on Honble PM of India by IFS OTs of 2023 Batch (29 August, 2024)