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An Awareness programme jointly developed by IGNOU and Population Foundation of India
This Programme includes
Self learning course material
Web based Video Counselling
Discussion Forum
Access on Mobile
Certificate from IGNOU after Completion
The Programme explores the linkages between ‘population’ and ‘sustainable development’ in India focusing on the intersection of population issues with areas such as health, education, opportunities for livelihoods, environmental safety and sustainable development.
Programme Objectives
To introduce the contemporary issues in the field of population studies concerning the interrelationships between population and social and economic development.
To explore and gain insights into the appropriate strategic planning for population stabilisation.
To understand other thematic areas including environment, gender, reproductive health and other health issues, ageing and population displacement within broader perspective of population and development.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of the programme is English.
Evaluation
Continuous Assessment in the form of Assignments.
Eligibility
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized University are eligible to apply.
Duration of the Programme
The minimum duration is 3 Months and the maximum duration for completion of the programme is 1 year.
Fee Structure
Rs. 1000/- for full programme Plus Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable. (University may revise the fee time to time. Please check with the advertisement or IGNOU website).
PROGRAMME DESIGN COMMITTEE
The Programme was envisioned by Honorary Father of Indian Agriculture "Prof. M.S. Swaminathan". The programme has been designed by eminent experts and academicians. Click to learn about the experts involved.
Dr. Alaka Basu, Department of Department Sociology, Cornell University, U.S.
Dr. A.R. Nanda, Former Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Former Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner.
Dr. Gita Sen, Centre for Public Policy, IIM, Bangalore.
Dr. P.M. Kulkarni, Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi.
Dr. Ravi Chopra, Director, PSI, Dehradun
Dr. Ravi Verma, Regional Director, ICRW, New Delhi
Dr. Shireen Jeejebhoy, Senior Associate, Poverty, Gender, and Youth Programe, Population Council, New Delhi.
Ms. Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India, New Delhi.
Programme Structure
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Block 1: Population, Sustainable Development and Human Development
Block 2: Key issues on Population and Sustainable Development in India
Block 3: Population and Sustainable Development: Programmes and Policies
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Deeksha Dave
Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies
IGNOU, New Delhi -110068
Email: deekshadave@ignou.ac.in
(M) : 9999660192
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