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NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj NIRDPR is an autonomous think-tank under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India

National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj(NIRD & PR), an organisation of the Ministry of Rural Development, GoI, is a premier training and research institute in the field of rural development in india. Its training , research and action research have symbiotic relationships through which NIRD plays a key role in identifying the factors contributing to the effectiveness of development programs and also helps
build the capacities of a large number of development functionaries. NIRD trains around 25,000 senior and middle level officers , planners and rural development functionaries every year. Since its inception,the Institute organised nearly 1300 research studies on various issues related to Rural Development and has brought out over 400 publications. The workshops and seminars of NIRD provide opportunity of various stakeholders to share their viewpoints and experiences vis-a-vis the development issues.The recommendations provide useful feedback to the policy makers and programme executives in designing policies and programmes in more innovative and participative ways. As an apex training institution, NIRD plays an important role in structuring and strengthening RD institutional networks in the area of capacity building of rural development functionaries. NIRD organizes several international training programmes for the benefit of development functionaries of the Asian and African countries. As a member of the Center on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and Pacific(CIRDAP) and Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO), it has been offering its services in the areas of training and research and in strengthening of training institutions of the member countries. NIRD has established its sevices to various national and international organisations. providing solutions to the problems in programme execution in partnership with the development agency personnel and community is the main thrust of Action Research Activity of NIRD. The action research projects constitute the social laboratories in which NIRD and the collaborating organisations experiment with new ideas as well.

🌿 NIRDPR Conducts Third Campus Cleanliness Drive under Special Campaign 6The NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Developm...
28/10/2026

🌿 NIRDPR Conducts Third Campus Cleanliness Drive under Special Campaign 6

The NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, conducted its third campus cleanliness drive on 24 October 2026 as part of Special Campaign 6 to institutionalise Swachhata and Minimise Pendency in Government Offices.

Faculty members, officers, staff, students and campus residents participated in the drive, which covered the area from the Main Campus to the Rural Technology Park (RTP). The activity commenced at 7:30 AM, with participants assembling at the MG Block.

Participants worked together to clear accumulated waste and remove litter from the campus surroundings, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. The waste was collected for removal, underscoring the importance of collective action in maintaining campus cleanliness.

The drive reinforced the message that cleanliness is a shared responsibility and that sustained community participation is essential for a clean, green and sustainable campus.

🌱 Clean Campus, Green Campus — A Collective Responsibility!

Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India

🌿 NIRDPR Campus Cleanliness Drive | Swachhata Pakhwada 2026As part of Special Campaign 6 for Institutionalising Swachhat...
28/10/2026

🌿 NIRDPR Campus Cleanliness Drive | Swachhata Pakhwada 2026

As part of Special Campaign 6 for Institutionalising Swachhata and Minimising Pendency in Government Offices, NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, organised a campus cleanliness drive on 10 October 2026.

Faculty members, officers, staff, and students joined hands to promote a cleaner, greener campus. The drive included clearing accumulated waste and debris from the area around the Sports Complex, contributing to a cleaner, healthier campus environment.

Adding an innovative touch, students also demonstrated the art of upcycling by transforming discarded water jars into useful waste baskets, highlighting the importance of reuse and responsible waste management.

🌱 Clean Campus
• Green Campus
• Collective Responsibility

Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India

Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 | NIRDPR, HyderabadThe NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hy...
27/10/2026

Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 | NIRDPR, Hyderabad

The NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, commenced the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 (26 October – 1 November) by administering the Integrity Pledge on 26 October 2026 in front of the Dr Ambedkar Block.

Dr S. Ravindra Gavali, Professor & Head, Centre for Natural Resource Management, Climate Change and Disaster Mitigation, read out the President of India's message on the occasion.

Dr Anjan Kumar Bhanja, Associate Professor at the Centre for Panchayati Raj (CPR), administered the Integrity Pledge, reaffirming the importance of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct.

The Integrity Pledge emphasises adherence to the rule of law, rejection of bribery, transparent performance of duties, commitment to public interest, personal integrity and reporting corruption to the appropriate authorities.

The observance reinforces the importance of individual responsibility and collective commitment to promoting integrity and accountability in public life.

🌱 Strengthening Grassroots Planning through Capacity BuildingMs Rohini R. Bhajibhakare, IAS, inaugurated and delivered t...
07/10/2026

🌱 Strengthening Grassroots Planning through Capacity Building

Ms Rohini R. Bhajibhakare, IAS, inaugurated and delivered the Inaugural Address at the Training of Trainers Programme on Planning Process under VB-G RAM G: Focused on Preparation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP).

The programme brings together 75 officers from across the State to strengthen their capacities in participatory planning, prioritisation of development works and preparation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs).

The training emphasises strengthening grassroots planning and enabling Gram Panchayats to prepare participatory, evidence-based and future-ready VGPPs, aligned with the objectives of VB-G RAM G and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

🌿 Strengthening Gram Panchayats through better planning for inclusive and sustainable rural development.

| Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India | Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India

🌿🌱 Strengthening Biodiversity Management Committees at the Grassroots! 🌱🌿The NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Developm...
02/10/2026

🌿🌱 Strengthening Biodiversity Management Committees at the Grassroots! 🌱🌿

The NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, with the support of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and the Karnataka State Biodiversity Board, organised a Capacity Building Programme for Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) members on 29 September 2026 at Chikkaballapur Taluka, Karnataka.

👥 The programme was attended by 41 BMC members and Panchayat Secretaries, along with Taluk-level officers, Gram Panchayat Administrators and Presidents of Gram Panchayat-level federations.

📖 The programme focused on important aspects of biodiversity governance, including:

🌱 Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and the 2023 Amendments
📋 People's Biodiversity Register (PBR)
🤝 Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)
🌳 Biodiversity governance
🌿 Conservation planning
♻️ Sustainable use of biodiversity

The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Athik Pasha, Deputy Secretary, Zilla Panchayat, Chikkaballapur, who highlighted the importance of strengthening BMCs for effective biodiversity governance.

The inaugural session was graced by Mr. Srinath Gowda, CS, Executive Officer, Chikkaballapur Taluk, and Ms. V. Rashmi, Tahsildar, Chikkaballapur Taluk.

🎓 Resource persons included:

🔹 Mr. K. R. Prasanna, Technical Executive, Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Bengaluru
🔹 Mr. Shiva Swamy, Traditional Nati Vaidya, Dibburu Gramam, Chikkaballapur Taluk
🔹 Sri Swami Lavana, Project Coordinator, Green Chikkaballapur, Isha Outreach Centre

The programme facilitated knowledge sharing and strengthened the capacity of grassroots stakeholders to contribute towards biodiversity conservation, sustainable use and community-based biodiversity governance. 🌍🤝

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Pratyusna Patnaik, Assistant Professor, NIRDPR, Hyderabad.

🌿 Strengthening BMCs today for the sustainable governance of India's biodiversity tomorrow. 🇮🇳

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India

🌿🧹 NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Observed Gandhi Jayanti with Swachhata Drive on Campu...
02/10/2026

🌿🧹 NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Observed Gandhi Jayanti with Swachhata Drive on Campus 🇮🇳

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti – 2 October 2026, the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, organised a Swachhata cleanliness activity on the campus as part of Special Campaign 6 for Institutionalising Swachhata and Minimising Pendency in Government Offices.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri Manoj Kumar, Registrar & Director (Administration) i/c, who paid floral tribute and offered a garland to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, marking the beginning of the cleanliness drive. 🌺🙏

The cleanliness activity was carried out from the hostel premises to the Main Gate, with enthusiastic participation from faculty members, officers, staff, PG students and SHG members.

The occasion was graced by Dr. C. Kathiresan, Associate Professor; Dr. R. Ramesh, Associate Professor; and Dr. Lakhan Singh, faculty member, along with members of the NIRDPR community.

✨ The initiative reflected the enduring message of Mahatma Gandhi that cleanliness, discipline and community participation are integral to building a responsible and sustainable society.

The collective participation demonstrated NIRDPR's continued commitment towards Swachhata, institutional cleanliness and community responsibility. 🌱🤝

🧹 Swachh Campus • Collective Responsibility • Clean India 🇮🇳
https://youtu.be/JakMKCyYxeU?si=1hfmHlDUPR4f5kbn

Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India @ Swachh Bharat Jal Jeevan Mission, India

🎓 NIRD&PR PGDM-RM Batch 8 | Final Placements 2026–27The PGDM-RM Batch 8 (2025–2027) at NIRDPR, Hyderabad, is a multidisc...
01/10/2026

🎓 NIRD&PR PGDM-RM Batch 8 | Final Placements 2026–27

The PGDM-RM Batch 8 (2025–2027) at NIRDPR, Hyderabad, is a multidisciplinary cohort prepared for opportunities across rural development, agribusiness, CSR, financial services, consulting and social impact sectors.

With academic learning, field immersion, internships and practical exposure, our students bring diverse perspectives and capabilities to address real-world organisational and development challenges.

🤝 We invite organisations to connect with us!

Corporates, development organisations, NGOs, CSR foundations, financial institutions, agribusinesses, consulting firms and social enterprises are invited to explore suitable placement opportunities.

📘 Placement Brochure: Scan the QR code to learn more about the cohort, student profiles, expertise, field exposure and recruitment opportunities.

Placement Contacts

Dr. Aryashree Debapriya
Associate Professor, CPGS&DE
📞 +91 8978664724 | ✉️ [email protected]

A. Parasaramudu
Head of Placement Cell, CPGS&DE
📞 +91 8790097776 | ✉️ [email protected]

Student Placement Coordinators – PGDM-RM Batch 08
• K.D.V. Sai Krishna — +91 9493685878
• Bidugu Raju — +91 8919133027
• Yash Diwan — +91 9179565055
✉️ [email protected]

🤝 We look forward to building meaningful industry–institution partnerships and creating opportunities for emerging rural management professionals.

🌿 Promoting Livelihoods through Rural Tourism and HomestaysThe NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchaya...
28/09/2026

🌿 Promoting Livelihoods through Rural Tourism and Homestays

The NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, is conducting a 5-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on “Promoting Livelihood through Rural Tourism and Homestay” from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

The programme is sponsored by the Aajeevika - National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) , and focuses on building the capacities of SRLM officials to promote rural tourism and community-based homestays as viable and sustainable livelihood opportunities through SHGs, collectives, local entrepreneurs and community institutions.

The programme brings together learning through expert sessions, case studies, group exercises, practical sessions and exposure visits, covering areas such as rural tourism models, homestay planning, community-based tourism, marketing, digital promotion, value-chain development and enterprise promotion.

Dr. Ravindra Gavali, Professor & Head, Centre for Natural Resource Management, Climate Change and Disaster Mitigation, NIRDPR, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the importance of strengthening capacities for promoting sustainable rural tourism and livelihood opportunities.

The programme is coordinated by Dr Partha Pratim Sahu, Centre for Entrepreneurship Development & Financial Inclusion (CEDFI), NIRDPR, and Mr Ashutosh Dhami, YP – NRLM Resource Centre.

The programme aims to enable participants to identify tourism potential, support community participation, strengthen homestay enterprises and develop actionable strategies for rural tourism in their respective states.

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India

📢 Walk-in Interview at NIRDPR, HyderabadThe NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj invites elig...
24/09/2026

📢 Walk-in Interview at NIRDPR, Hyderabad

The NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj invites eligible candidates for a Walk-in Interview on 5 October 2026 for its project “Mainstreaming Child Rights in Rural Governance – Integrating Child-centric approaches in NIRDPR Trainings”, being implemented in partnership with Child Rights & You (CRY).

Positions:

🔹 Lead Coordinator – 1 Position | ₹1,00,000 per month
🔹 Project Assistant (Admin cm Finance) – 1 Position | ₹35,000 per month

📍 Venue: NIRDPR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
📅 Date: 5 October 2026

For detailed job profile, eligibility criteria and other information, visit the NIRDPR website.

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🌱 Training-cum-Writeshop on Planning and Designing of Training Modules and Research ProposalsNIRDPR, Hyderabad, is hosti...
23/09/2026

🌱 Training-cum-Writeshop on Planning and Designing of Training Modules and Research Proposals

NIRDPR, Hyderabad, is hosting a five-day Training-cum-Writeshop from 21–25 September 2026 for Master Trainers and officials of SIRD&PR, Sikkim, focusing on strengthening their skills in training design, research, and emerging AI-enabled tools.

The programme brings together conceptual learning, practical exercises, hands-on writing, and expert and peer review, with a focus on developing outputs that can be directly used in the training and research ecosystem of Sikkim.

Key areas covered include:

🔹 Training Needs Assessment and competency-based training design
🔹 Planning and development of effective Training Modules
🔹 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Planning for Rural Technology Products
🔹 Research Problem Identification, Methodology and Proposal Development
🔹 Literature Review, Research Gaps and Data Analysis
🔹 Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
🔹 AI-assisted Training Module and Research Proposal preparation
🔹 Digital Marketing and Branding
🔹 Research Reports, Journal Papers and Publication Processes
🔹 Responsible AI, Publication Ethics and Open-Source Tools
🔹 AI-enabled dashboards, infographics and data visualisation

A key component of the programme is the hands-on development of Sikkim-specific Training Modules, Research Proposals and Business Plans, followed by expert and peer review for refinement and finalisation.

The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Rohini R. Bhajibhakare, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development & DDG (i/c), NIRDPR, who interacted with the participants.

The programme aims to equip Master Trainers and officials with practical, evidence-based and AI-enabled approaches that can strengthen training, research and capacity-building initiatives in Sikkim.

Course Directors:
Dr M. V. Ravibabu, Associate Professor & Head, SIRD/ETC Networking Unit; Centre for ICT; Coordinator, Centre of Excellence in AI, NIRDPR, Dr K. Prabhakar, Assistant Professor & Head, CPME, NIRDPR

| Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India | Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India

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