Dr. K. Veeranjaneyulu
Designation: Former University Librarian & Professor || Organization: PJTS Agricultural University, Hyderabad || Country: India
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Dr. Sreenath Dixit
Designation: Principal Scientist and Strategic Advisor || Organization: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) || Country: India
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Dr. Yudhistira Nugraha
Designation: Head of Research Center for Food Crops/Researcher || Organization: Research Center for Food Crops, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) || Country:
Strengthening Lao PDR-CIRDAP Bondage
HE DG, CIRDAP Dr.P.Chandra Shekara met Deputy Minister of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,Lao PDR HE Kikeo Singnavong at Ministry in Vientiane,Lao PDR on January 15, 2025 and discussed about strengthening bondage between CIRDAP and Lao PDR in the area of Rural Development. The discussion focused on good practices,Celebration of World Rural Development Day and additional support to Lao PDR.Senior officials of Ministry took part in the discussion.
CIRDAP – AHKNCRD Collaborative International Training Programme on “Disaster Management and Climate Change Adaptation”
A transformative training program has commenced at the Akhtar Hameed Khan National Centre for Rural Development (AHKNCRD) Campus in Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by CIRDAP and AHKNCRD, with 18 participants from 9 countries: Fiji, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The program aims to address the growing challenges of disaster management and climate change adaptation through knowledge exchange and international collaboration.In the Inaugural Session, experts covered key topics such as Pakistan’s culture, disaster risk reduction, climate change impacts in the Asia-Pacific, and international climate negotiations. This initiative is a vital step in building resilient communities and empowering future leaders to combat climate change.
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Dr. P. KUMARAVEL, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Designation: Professor, Dept. of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry || Organization: Madras Veterinary College || Country: India
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Dr. Yogendra Kumar Karki
Designation: Chairman,
Organization: Nepal Farmers Advisory Council
Country: Kathmandu;Nepal
CIRDAP Launches Social Media Campaign for World Rural Development Day
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) has launched a dedicated social media campaign in celebration of World Rural Development Day highlighting the significance of rural development across the globe. The campaign will showcase successful rural development initiatives, promote inclusive policies, and engage the global community in advocating for rural prosperity. The campaign, launched in the beginning with New Year’s celebrations, seeks to raise awareness about the importance of rural development across the world. It focuses on the transformative potential of rural areas in driving sustainable growth and improving the quality of life for millions.Dedicated website for the event https://worldruraldevelopmentday.org/ has been activated.10
CIRDAP Celebrated New Year 2025 at Chameli House Garden
CIRDAP celebrated the New Year in a vibrant manner, hosting a special program at the scenic Chameli House Garden. The event was inaugurated by the Honorable Director General, HE Dr. P.Chandra Shekara, who delivered an insightful speech and symbolically cut the cake to mark the occasion. Throughout the program, all CIRDAP staff members expressed their personal commitment to strengthening the organization. The campaign, launched in the beginning with New Year’s celebrations, seeks to raise awareness about the importance of rural development across the world. It focuses on the transformative potential of rural areas in driving sustainable growth and improving the quality of life for millions.Dedicated website for the event https://worldruraldevelopmentday.org/ has been activated.
Inauguration of CIRDAP Funded project titled “Capacity Development of Elected Representatives and Officials to Implement Gender Responsive Budget (GRB) at Selected Local Governments in Nepal”
The Local Development Training Academy (LDTA), Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration ( MoFAGA) ,Government of Nepal organized its first event of CIRDAP’s Project on ” Capacity Development of Elected Representatives and Officials to Implement Gender Responsive Budget (GRB) at Selected Local Governments in Nepal” at Modi Rural Municipality during 19 to 20 December 2024. There were altogether 47 participants including Chairperson, Vice chairperson and other elected representatives.The project aims at sensitising elected representatives on Gender Responsive Budgeting