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Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Livelihood Models for Rural Communities (08-12 Nov, 2021)
Established in 1958, the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) is a premier training institute and a centre of excellence in research and consultancy services in the rural development arena. Recognized internationally as one of the UN-ESCAP centres of excellence, it builds capacities of functionaries in rural development, elected representatives of Panchayats, bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders. The institute is located in the historic city of Hyderabad in Telangana state.
ABOUT THE COORDINATING CENTRES
ABOUT THE COORDINATING CENTRES
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development & Fianacial Inclusion (CEDFI)
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development & Fianacial Inclusion at NIRD & PR has a mandate to work towards achieving rural development through entrepreneurship development and financial inclusion. The centre is poised to undertake training and capacity development programmes, policy oriented and action based research and work closely with agencies, departments and ministries working on promotion of rural entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. The centre also organizes workshops and conferences on broad themes such as entrepreneurship for rural youth, women and socially and economically marginalised groups, skill development through entrepreneurship, rural banking and finance, rural clusters, rural tourism, Startup Village Entrepreneurship and Smart village.
The Centre for Innovation and Appropriate Technologies for Skill and Jobs (CIAT&SJ)
The Centre for Innovation and Appropriate Technologies for Skill and Jobs (CIAT&SJ) at NIRD & PR aims to promote a society that derives optimal benefits from Science and Technology with judicious use of natural resources for the wellness of human beings in the context of sustainable development. Through the Rural Technology Park (RTP), it undertakes capacity building initiatives for promoting sustainable livelihood and entrepreneurship among people from rural areas. In order to achieve this objective, a wide range of appropriate and affordable rural technologies have been identified and showcased through various display cum production units in the premises of the park sprawling over 65 acres. The centre has developed a unique partnership approach with dynamic entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations and technology development agencies towards realizing this objective.
DIRECTORS OF THE PROGRAMME
DIRECTORS OF THE PROGRAMME
Dr. Partha Pratim Sahu
Associate Professor,
Ph.D., JNU, New Delhi
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Financial Inclusion
Areas of Specialisation : Enterprise and entrepreneurship development, issues on labour, employment and skill; Smart Village Initiatives, Rural Tourism/Homestay
Email : ppsahu.nird[at]gov.in
Dr. S Ramesh Sakthivel
Associate Professor & Head,
Ph.D., IIT Delhi
Centre for Innovations and Appropriate Technology for Skills and Jobs
Areas of Specialisation : Water Supply and Sanitation, Land and Water Management, Housing, Innovations and Appropriate Technology, Technology and Development.
Email : rameshsakthivel.nird[at]gov.in
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