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    DIPLOMA PROGRAMME ON PANCHAYATI RAJ

    GOVERNANCE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT


    (DP-PRGRD)
    Jointly offered
    By
    National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
    Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
    &
    University of Hyderabad
    (A Central University established by an Act of Parliament in 1974)
    Hyderabad

    Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Distance Education


    School of Development Studies and Social Justice
    National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
    (Ministry of Rural Development), Government of India,
    Rajendranagar – Hyderabad 500030. Telangana
    Website: www.nirdpr.org.in/dec.aspx
    About the Institute
    National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Ministry of Rural
    Development, Government of India, celebrated its Golden Jubilee in the year 2008, is a premier
    national centre of excellence of rural development. Recognized internationally as UN-ESCAP Centre
    of Excellence in HRD, it builds capacities of rural development functionaries, elected
    representatives, academicians and young students through inter- related activities of training,
    research, teaching and consultancy to enable them to analyze and propose solutions to problems in
    planning and implementation of the programmes for rural development and disseminate
    information through periodicals, reports and publications. The Institute is located in the serene rural
    surroundings of Rajendranagar about 15 km from the historic city of Hyderabad.
    The vision of NIRD& PR is to focus on the policies and programmes that benefit the rural poor,
    strive to energize the democratic decentralization processes, improve the operation and efficiency of
    rural development personnel, promote transfer of technology through its social laboratories,
    technology park and create environmental awareness.
    As a “think-tank” for the Ministry of Rural Development, NIRD & PR, while acting as a
    repository of knowledge on rural development, also assist the Ministry in policy formulation and
    choice of options in rural development to usher in the change.
    The Institute’s services are also available at North East Regional Centre (NERC) at Guwahati
    and to different ministries/development departments of the Central and State Governments,
    Banking institutions, public and private sector organizations, civil societies, Panchayati Raj
    Institutions and other national and international agencies connected with rural development.

    Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Distance Education of NIRD & PR
    Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Distance Education (CPGS & DE) was established in 2008 in
    view of rapid changes in communication and technology and increasing need of massive trained
    manpower in rural development. The Centre focuses on academic oriented programmes for
    capacity building of development personnels of government organisations, elected representatives and
    educated youth to function as change managers.

    About the Programme


    NIRD&PR under the “Transforming India” initiatives has launched a significant project
    “Transforming India through strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by continuous Training
    and e-enablement”. The one year Diploma Programme on “Panchayati Raj Governance and Rural
    Development” is part of this project and will be offered in coordination with the Centre for
    Panchayati Raj, NIRD&PR. This Programme offers an opportunity to the elected
    representatives, Panchayat functionaries and others, to acquire additional knowledge and skills on
    rural local governance. The programme is being offered through distance mode in collaboration with
    University of Hyderabad (UoH), Hyderabad.

    Programme Objectives
    1. Bridge the capacity building gaps of PR functionaries in a time bound manner.
    2. Offer opportunity for any individual to engage with the society and pay back through the
    medium of Panchayati Raj (PR).
    3. Enable the Elected Representatives (ERs) to acquire additional skills, to enhance their own
    repute and political career.
    4. Provide opportunity for the former ERs to acquire a diploma based on their experience.
    5. Create a competitive ecosystem in the ERs and PR officials for better performance.
    6. Create certified ERs who can act as Master Resource Persons.
    Eligibility

    The minimum educational qualification for admission is Graduation in any discipline. The
    following categories of functionaries are encouraged for this programme:

    1 Current and former Elected Representatives of PRIs.


    2 Officials of PRIs, existing trainers associated with SIRDPRs/Partnering Institutions of
    NIRD&PR.
    3 Academicians and students who desire to have knowledge on PR Governance.
    4 Retired and Current Government Officials and NGO functionaries.

    Duration

    The programme is spread over two semesters in a year. Those who are not in a position to
    complete all the papers in the two terms at a stretch can defer a term or a part thereof, provided they
    complete the programme within a total period of three years, including the year in which the students
    are enrolled.

    Reservation for SC/ ST/ OBC applicants


    Reservations for SC/ST/OBC students will be in accordance with the policy of the Government of
    India and the guidelines of the University Grants Commission. Applicants should submit a copy of
    their caste/tribe certificate issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehasildar / Mandal
    Revenue Officer.

    Reservation for Physically Challenged Applicants


    Three percent of admissions are reserved for physically challenged applicant with the minimum degree
    of disability to the extent of forty percent, provided that their physical disability does not hamper
    pursuit of the course. Each physically handicapped applicant shall be required to submit a certificate
    from a Civil Surgeon indicating the extent of visual/physical disability and also the extent to
    which the disability hampers the student in pursuing his/her studies.

    Student Support Services


    1. Self – Instructional Study material.
    2. Soft Copies of study materials will be sent by email.
    3. Contact Sessions
    4. Assignments
    5. Regular uploads in the Website

    Course Structure and Contents


    The program will be for duration of one year (two semesters) with 28 credits in total. There will be 7
    courses including a course on Project Work. One credit will be equivalent to 15 hrs of learning which
    include going through course content and working on assignments. The medium of instruction of the
    programme is English. The seven courses are as follows. Each course carries 100 marks.

    Semester - I
    PRGRD-1: Democratic Decentralisation and Local Governance
    PRGRD-2: Panchayat Management
    PRGRD-3: Social Empowerment and Inclusive Development
    Semester - II
    PRGRD-4: Approaches to Sustainable Rural Development
    PRGRD-5: Leadership Development, Training and e-Enablement
    PRGRD-6: Governance in Schedule Areas
    PRGRD-7: Project work

    Internal Assessment of Assignments


    The topics of assignments will be given at the end of each unit and the participants have to submit the
    written assignments. Submission of Assignments is compulsory to appear for term-end
    examination. The assignments will be evaluated and awarded with marks by the NIRDPR programme
    coordinators.

    Term End Examination


    Performance of the participant will be assessed through a term-end examination. The candidates should
    score minimum of 40 percent in the term end exam. Only those candidates who satisfactorily complete
    assignments before the stipulated date are eligible to take the term-end examinations.

    Project Work
    All the students shall have to submit a Project Report to fulfil the requirement for award of diploma.
    The participants are free to select the topic of field study / project work from out of the list of the
    projects prepared by the programme coordinators. The project report will be evaluated by a team of
    experts of NIRD&PR. The broad outline of the format and the method of field study will be explained
    during contact sessions. The maximum marks for Project Report is 100. The participants have to score
    minimum 40 percent marks in the project work.

    Final Results
    A candidate is declared passed in the programme only if he/she secures a minimum of 40 percent
    marks in all, provided he/she secures a minimum of 40 percent marks in the term end examinations.
    Candidates with less than 40 percent marks in aggregate in any course may appear for re-examination
    in the next term-end examination. The conduct of examination, evaluation, declaration of results, issue
    of marks sheet, provisional certificate and other related matters will be as per norms of UGC
    Guidelines. After successful completion of the Programme the candidate will be awarded Diploma
    from University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad and the National Institute of Rural Development &
    Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad.

    Evaluation
    The evaluation system is designed to test the participants’ progress systematically through internal
    assessment as well as term-end examination. The candidates will be evaluated for 100 marks for each
    course. The evaluation system will consist of 10 percent for the attendance during contact classes, 30
    per cent assignments (hands on exercises) and 60 per cent for the semester end/ year end written exam
    based on reading and learning materials.
    1. Assignments 30 Marks
    2. Contact classes 10 Marks
    3. Semester-end Final Examination 60 Marks
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total 100 Marks
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Project Evaluation and Viva Voce 100 Marks
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Admission Procedure
    The applicants have to register online for the programme by accessing www.nird.org.in. Applicants
    should upload attested Xerox Copies of marks sheets, degree certificate and other relevant
    academic / professional record. Weightage in selection would be given only on the basis of
    certificates and transcripts that are attached. The candidates selected for admission will intimated by
    post. The list of selected candidate will also be displayed on the NIRD&PR website. Only the
    applicants who pay the fees within the stipulated date are treated as admitted. Verification of all the
    original certificates will be done at the time of contact classes. Candidates will be permitted to appear
    for the term-end examination only after the verification of relevant original certificates, until then their
    admission will be provisional.

    Programme Fee
    The fee of the One Year Diploma Programme on Panchayati Raj Governance and Rural Development
    is Rs 10,000/- (Rs. Ten Thousand only). Candidates admitted have to pay the relevant fee in two equal
    instalments or in one lump-sum within the prescribed date mentioned in the Admission Offer Letter.
    All payments should be made through Online. No other mode of payment shall be accepted. Fee once
    paid will not be returned. All disputes are subject to the Greater Hyderabad Jurisdiction.

    How to Apply
    The Information Brochure can be downloaded from NIRD&PR’s Website www.nirdpr.org.in. The
    filled-in online Application accompanied by a payment gateway for Rs. 500/- (for Gen/OBC) & Rs.
    300/- (for SC/ST/PH candidates) towards Application Fee along with attested copies of the required
    Certificates as mentioned in the Application Form should be uploaded through online process.

    Last date:
    The last date for receipt of filled-in applications will be the same as mentioned in the advertisement
    Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

    Chairman, Academic Committee Programme Coordinator


    Smt.Alka Upadhyaya, IAS Dr. G.V. Raju, Professor & Head
    Director General, NIRDPR Centre for Post Graduate Studies and
    Distance Education

    Centre for PG Studies and Distance Education


    School of Development Studies and Social Justice
    National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
    Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030
    Telefax: 040 – 24008460 / 442
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.nirdpr.org.in/dec.aspx

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