The PGDRDM design rests on the tripod of (i) Rural Development Philosophy, Concepts, Principles, Policies, Programmes and Organisations (ii) Rural Development Management Practices, and (iii) Rural Social Sector. The programme consists of three major components, namely, (a) Classroom teaching and interactive learning, (b) Fieldwork (short visits and long visit), and (c) Field Attachment (Rural Organisational Internship). The first component envisages exposure to attitudes, skills and knowledge relevant to the rural society, rural development philosophy and concepts, and rural development management theories and practices. The second one primarily revolves around understanding the rural society, its people, dynamics of interaction, institutions, relationships and livelihoods by way of intensive fieldwork The last component seeks to equip the students with skills of managing organisations/enterprises through organisational attachment for 'hands on learning and applications'.

Rural Management

Graduate
The minimum qualification for admission to the programme is Graduation in any discipline from any recognised University. Those who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements of graduation by August 1, 2012, can also apply. In-service Candidates