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Not AvailableAs the world is moving towards ‘knowledge economy’, training and capacity building has become an integral part of all organizations. The trainers themselves need to undergo training programmes to increase their efficiency. The present study aims to investigate the impact of five trainers’ training programmes in the inland fishery sector of India based on participants’ perceptions and changes in human capital, i.e., knowledge, attitude, and skill. The training effectiveness index was devised for this purpose consisting of six parameters namely, expectation fulfillment, the overall grading of the programme, the extent of satisfaction, change in knowledge, attitude, and skill level of the participants. The statistically significant change in knowledge level in all programmes and in attitude level in two programmes was recorded. The effectiveness scores ranged from 71.76 to 80.66 percent. The motivation for participation, perceived challenges, suggestions for improvement, and future action plans were also noted. Based on the findings a three-stage training cycle has been recommended by the authors for improving the efficiency of training programmes. Some of the recommended measures are conducting Training Need Analysis (TNA), application of simulation method for skill-building, the inclusion of more practical and field-oriented sessions, carrying out microlab in the beginning of the training for building positive effect, post-training follow up with the mother organizations and analyzing the impact of training on job performance. The findings are expected to aid in designing more efficient training programmes in the inland fishery sector in the future.Not Availabl