Established in 1926, the All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG) has for more than eight decades contributed to the principles and practice of urban governance, education, research and capacity building. The institute works through 30 regional centres spread across the Country and anchors the Regional Centre of Urban and Environmental Studies (RCUES) of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India for Western India region. This Centre is actively involved in building capabilities of municipal officials, staff and elected members from the States of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and the Union Territories of Diu, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli by upgrading their knowledge and skills required for effective administration and implementation of various urban development programmes.