This programme provides a comprehensive knowledge of socio-economic factors affecting transformation of the rural society. The contents of PG Diploma in Rural Development are designed so as to impart an integrated understanding to the learners about the crucial dimensions of rural development. It aims at enabling the learners to acquire skills related to planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes. This programme also introduces the learner to the basic aspects of research and project work.

Objectives

The objective of Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development aims at providing an integrated perception of rural development encompassing various aspects of rural life. It introduces learners to the basic aspects of rural development. It facilitates learners in acquiring skills related to planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes.

Programme Structure

Course Code	Course Title
MRD-101	Rural Development: Indian Context
MRD-102	Rural Development Programmes
MRD-103	Rural Development: Planning and Management
MRDE-101	Rural Social Development
RDD-5	Research and Project Work
RDD-6	Rural Health Care
RDD-7	Communication and Extension in Rural Development