Training programmes are directed towards maintaining and improving current job performance, while development programmes seek to develop competencies for future roles. training is required for all employees including workers, supervisors and managers, as they need to be enhance their abilities to perform their duties effectively, to grow as persons, and acquire maturity of thought and action. training and development constitute an ongoing process in any organization. carefully planned and conducted training and development efforts help employees to achieve goals higher levels of skills and competencies. Further, training develops individuals and teams to meet the changing needs of organization. training is an investment in human resources with a promise of better returns in future. Its results in greater capacity for growth in an organization. Future needs of employees and organizations are met through development programmes.