The
Institute of Human Resources Development (
IHRD) was established by the Government of
Kerala (India) in 1987, with the institutional centre at
Thiruvananthapuram and Model
polytechnics in 1988 at
Vadakara. IHRD has grown within a short period into a network of more than 50 institutions. In addition to regular courses of study in academic establishments, IHRD also runs short and long term employment oriented and continuing education programmes.