Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)



The Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) provides a comprehensive knowledge of socio-economic factors affecting transformation of the rural society. The contents are designed so as to impart an integrated understanding to the learners about the crucial dimensions of rural development. It aims at enabling the learners to acquire skills related to planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes. The programme also introduces the learner to the basic aspects of research and project work.

Objectives : The Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development aims at providing an integrated perception of rural development encompassing various aspects of rural life. It introduces learners to the basic aspects of rural development. It facilitates learners in acquiring skills related to planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of rural development projects and programmes.

Structure: This 30-credit programme consists of 5 courses (6 credit each)

RDD-1 Rural Development: Indian Context

RDD-2 Rural Development Programmes

RDD-3 Rural Development: Planning and Management

RDD-4 Rural Social Development

RDD-5 Research and Project Work

Source: IGNOU official Website


Courses Offered by IGNOU

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Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
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Certificate Programme in Rural Development (CRD)
Elective in Rural Development
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Certificate in Food Safety (CFS)
M.A. in Rural Development, M.A.(RD)
Master's of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management {MSc. (DFSM) }
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School of Health Sciences
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Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management
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Certificate in Health and Environment
Certificate in Health Care Waste Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Cardiology

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