Overview
The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a research-focused university located in South West Delhi, India. It is dedicated to the study of educational planning and administration, and engages in capacity building, training and policy-related work in this field.
The institute was set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, which has since been renamed the Ministry of Education. It functions as a specialised institution within the country's higher education and policy research ecosystem.
Given its focus on educational planning and administration, NIEPA's activities are oriented towards research, teaching and training related to the management of education systems. Its location in South West Delhi places it within the wider network of academic and policy institutions based in the national capital.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.