TAPAS Strengthens Capacity Building through Self-Paced Online Certificate Courses
The National Institute of Social Defence is using its online platform TAPAS to provide self-paced certificate courses in social defence. Between 2021 and 2026, the platform recorded 6,866 student enrolments, including 733 in 2026. The courses are open to all interested individuals.
Why It Matters
This press release covers factual data regarding government initiatives in social defence education, which may be relevant for general awareness sections in competitive exams.
In Simple Words
The National Institute of Social Defence under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment runs TAPAS, an online learning platform offering self-paced certificate courses in social defence areas. It uses a four-quadrant approach with video lectures, reading materials, discussion forums, and self-assessment exercises.
The platform currently offers five courses across 48 modules covering Geriatric Care, Social Defence Issues, Drug Abuse Prevention, Transgender Issues, and Dementia Care. Between 2021 and 2026, it recorded 6,866 student enrolments, including 733 in 2026, and is open to all interested individuals.
Key Points
- Platform name: TAPAS (Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services)
- Parent body: National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Total student enrolments between 2021 and 2026: 6,866
- Enrolments in 2026: 733
- Learning approach: Four-quadrant approach (video lectures, supplementary material, discussion forums, self-assessment exercises)
- Number of courses offered: 5
- Number of modules: 48
- Course topics: Geriatric/Elderly Care, Social Defence Issues, Substance (Drug) Abuse Prevention, Transgender Issues, and Care and Management of Dementia
Exam Angle
A. 6,866 student enrolments
Source: Press Information Bureau