The Regional Institute of Planning, Applied Economics & Statistics (RIPAE&S) functions under the Directorate of Economics and Statistics. It imparts in‐service training to statistical personnel working in different Departments of Govt, of Orissa as well as Public Sector Undertakings. It is proposed to impart training to elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and conducts training programmes sponsored by the Government of India from time to time. RIPAE&S is the only Govt, training institute of its kind in the eastern region of India.