HCM RIPA has chosen following major areas for training, operational research studies and consultancies:

• Laws and revenue administration
   

• Financial administration in government
   

• Public systems management
   

• Training of Trainers (DTS, DoT, TNA and MoT)
   

• Management and Organizational Behaviour
   

• Development administration
   

• Urban development and urban services management
   

• Gender issues
   

• Natural disaster management
   

• Information Technology and E-Governance