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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 of rural youth through awareness, capacity building, hand-holding programmes and infusing improved technologies in the rural areas. 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 inlcusion. 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, financial inclusion, rural clusters, rural tourism, and Smart village.
Centre for Agrarian Studies (CAS)
The Centre for Agrarian Studies at NIRD & PR has a mandate to design and organise training programmes, workshops and research projects with a focus on agrarian issues such as a) Land ownership and tenancy aspects b) Productivity and access to natural resources c) Promotion of institutions and their sustainability and d) Equity and access in promoting livelihoods. The centre conducts capacity building programmes for senior level functionaries responsible for implementation of programmes such as RKVY and PMKSY. It is identified by Ministry of Agriculture, SFAC and NABARD for policy advocacy on FPOs and is recognised as a Technical Support Agency of NABARD in setting up of FPOs. The centre has collaborative reserch projects with University of Reading on issues related to Agriculture – Nutrition linkages. It also carries out policy research on land and its unequal distribution and its impact on poverty alleviation.
DIRECTORS OF THE PROGRAMME
DIRECTORS OF THE PROGRAMME
Dr. Partha Pratim Sahu
Ph.D.,
JNU, New Delhi
Associate Professor & Head,
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. Surjit Vikraman
Ph.D (Economics), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata
Associate Professor & Head,
Centre for Agrarian Studies (CAS)
Areas of Specialisation : Agrarian Studies, Development Economics, Value Chain Analysis and Development, Food and Nutritional Security Analysis, Farming Systems and Agriculture – Nutrition Linkages, Agricultural Policy and Impact Assessment.
Email : surjitvikraman.nird[at]gov.in
LOCATION & FACILITIES
LOCATION & FACILITIES
NIRD&PR is located on a sprawling 42 hectare beautiful campus in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The institute has a well-organized and computerized library with a collection of over 90,000 volumes. Besides well-equipped classrooms and guest houses, the institute has a healthcare centre, a community health club with modern equipment, and facilities for yoga, Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, Swimming pool, etc.
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