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ISTD Diamond Chapter • Trichur, Kerala◆ National Body Est. April 1970

Leading Transformation through Training, Leadership & Human Resource Development

Inaugurated on 30 March 2026 as the prestigious Diamond Chapter in the 55th milestone year of the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD, New Delhi), the ISTD Trichur Chapter unites corporate trainers, HR leaders, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, and higher education institutions across Central Kerala to advance professional learning, innovative L&D practices, and organisational excellence.

✓Executive L&D Forums
✓Campus Student Chapters
✓National ISTD Network
Ceremonial Lamp Lighting by National & Chapter Leaders
Keynote Address by Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.
Welcome Address by Chapter Chairman Tony Chacko
ISTD Trichur Chapter Leadership & Members Fellowship
Diamond Chapter Inauguration • 30 March 202601 / 04

Ceremonial Lamp Lighting by National & Chapter Leaders

Chairman Tony Chacko and Founder-Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A. alongside National President Shri. Atul Shah and National Dignitaries

◆ ISTD PAN-INDIA NETWORK & VISION IN MOTION

“Leading Transformation through Training & Development”

Connecting ISTD National HQ (New Delhi, Est. 1970) with the ISTD Trichur Diamond Chapter & 55+ Chapters Across India

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★ FEATURED DIAMOND CHAPTERISTD Trichur ChapterDiamond Chapter • Inaugurated 30 March 2026
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Facilitate Individuals & Orgs
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Lead Transformation
◆ 55th Milestone Year • Diamond Chapter

National Legacy & ISTD Trichur Diamond Chapter Mandate

The Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), established in April 1970 in New Delhi under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, is India’s premier national autonomous society devoted to training, learning, and human resource development across industry, government, and academia.

Inaugurated on 30 March 2026 as ISTD’s Diamond Chapter under the mentorship of Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A. (Founder & Mentor, ISTD Trichur Chapter & National Vice President, ISTD) and the chairmanship of Tony Chacko, with Sneha Rose George (Secretary) and Jibin N (Treasurer), the ISTD Trichur Chapter serves as a dynamic hub for professional learning, management research, and capability building across Central Kerala.

Our Vision (ISTD)

“Leading Transformation through Training & Development.”

Our Mission (ISTD)

“To Facilitate Individuals and Organizations. To excel in Training & Development Activities Serve As Reservoir of Universal Knowledge of Human Interface through Innovative Practices and Original Exploratory Research.”

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Innovative PracticesModern L&D Methodologies
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Exploratory ResearchOriginal Action Research
01Executive Learning

Corporate L&D & Leadership Forums

Curated workshops, executive roundtables, and practitioner dialogues connecting HR leaders, corporate trainers, and management consultants across Trichur and Central Kerala.

02Academic–Industry Bridge

Campus Student Chapters & Mentorship

Partnering with leading autonomous colleges and universities—beginning with Christ College of Engineering (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda—to mentor future-ready professionals.

03Future of Work

AI, Emerging Tech & Learning Ecosystems

Dedicated knowledge sessions exploring Artificial Intelligence, AIoT, intelligent workflows, and high-performance habits for modern organisations and educators.

Upcoming Learning Session

Register for our upcoming online session organised by the ISTD Trichur Chapter. To browse completed 2026 programmes and year-wise archives, visit the Events & Programmes page.

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Advancing AIoT Research: From Intelligent Algorithms to Real-World Applications
UPCOMING WEBINAR📅 10 November 2026 • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST📍 Google Meet (Online Session)

Advancing AIoT Research: From Intelligent Algorithms to Real-World Applications

“How can intelligent algorithms translate into real-world applications?”

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Become a Member of ISTD Trichur Chapter

Connect with HR leaders, trainers, management faculty, entrepreneurs, and researchers across Trichur and India. Individual, Institutional, Associate, and Student memberships are open.