HiLDA has a separate wing for conducting action research and Effective traing programmes. HiLDA has been recognized by the Government and development organizations as one of the development and entrepreneurship training institutions in Kerala. HiLDA has necessary infrastructure facilities with all training equipments and well-trained and experienced staff.

• Studies on various social issues of importance
• Entrepreneurship development training, market research and specific product training
• Management training programmes to NGOs & Govt. Departments
• Research on participatory technology development in farm sector
• Participatory rural appraisal
• Social Auditing
• Project monitoring & Evaluation
• PMRY Training