CIRDAP – Enabling Rural Communities
Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), and the Rural Economic and Educational Development Society (REEDS) jointly released the World Rural Development Day (WRDD) poster at a special event held on Wednesday at the NIRDPR campus here.
CIRDAP and NIRDPR have jointly launched the International Training Programme on “Innovation in Rural Development: Policies to Practices – Learning”, held from 15th–22nd June 2025 at the NIRDPR Campus, Hyderabad, India. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, Director General of CIRDAP, and Dr. G. Narendra Kumar, IAS, Director General of NIRDPR. The 11 representatives from CIRDAP member countries – Fiji, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam have participated in this groundbreaking initiative. This marks the second programme under the CIRDAP Knowledge Circuit, aimed at fostering innovation and best practices in rural development across the Asia-Pacific region. CIRDAP #NIRDPR #RuralDevelopment #Innovation #KnowledgeCircuit #InternationalCollaboration #CIRDAP2025
CIRDAP is proud to feature Ms. Zahra Goudarzi from the Islamic Republic of Iran, selected for the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM), 2025–26 Batch-23 at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), India. Nominated by CIRDAP and funded by the Government of India, this one-year residential programme empowers international in-service professionals with advanced knowledge in rural development. With over 10 years of experience as an Agricultural Extension Expert at the Ministry of Agriculture-Jahad and holding a PhD in Agricultural Extension and Education, Ms. Goudarzi brings a wealth of expertise to the global rural development community. #CIRDAP #NIRDPR #PGDRDM #IRIran #RuralDevelopment #WomenInDevelopment #CapacityBuilding
CIRDAP is proud to feature Ms. Amele Rosalia from Fiji, selected for the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) 2025–26, Batch-23 at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), India, nominated by CIRDAP and funded by the Government of India. Ms. Rosalia brings over 6 years of experience in rural development as a Clerical Officer at the Ministry of Rural & Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Office (NDMO). With academic qualifications in Information Systems and Industrial Relations & Human Resources, she is set to enhance her professional capacity through this one-year residential programme designed for international in-service professionals. We congratulate her and look forward to her contributions in advancing rural transformation in Fiji and beyond.Â
CIRDAP is delighted to feature Md. Taj Nowaj Ul Kabir from Bangladesh, selected for the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) 2025–2026 Batch-23 at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), India, nominated by CIRDAP, funded by Government of India. This one-year residential programme equips experienced professionals with advanced knowledge in rural development. Currently serving as Assistant Director at Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB), Dhaka, Mr. Kabir brings with him 18 years of experience in rural development, along with academic credentials in Agriculture and a Master’s in Extension Project Development, Gender & Development. His journey exemplifies regional leadership committed to transforming rural futures. CIRDAP wish him grand success in persuit of his mission to serve Rural Communities
Field of Interest :
Coastal management and tourism, climate change and sea-level rise, small islands, tsunami-impacted coasts and mangroves.
Field of Interest :
Coastal management and tourism, climate change and sea-level rise, small islands, tsunami-impacted coasts and mangroves.
International training Programme on “Agri Value Chain Financing” in collaboration with Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India and Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management, (VAMNICOM) at VAMNICOM, Pune during 23rd – 26th June 2025. The programme design, methodology, contents and terms of deputing the participants for the programme are indicated in the detailed programme format enclosed herewith for your perusal and consideration. The programme topics will be covered by subject matter experts, resource persons with use of suitable teaching techniques and with intensive involvement of participants. In deputing the participants, organization will only bear the expenditure on their travel for participation of the programme. The participants admitted to the programme will be provided hospitality of lodging and boarding sponsored by the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, at VAMNICOM, Pune. CICTAB does not charge any course fees. In view of the contemporary relevance of the subject area of the programme and its significance, you may kindly consider to depute two to four Senior Officers / trainer from your institution for the programme and send his/her details in the proforma enclosed, before 15th June 2025 To View The Nomination Form: Click Here
Field of Interest :
Coastal management and tourism, climate change and sea-level rise, small islands, tsunami-impacted coasts and mangroves.
African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT KGP), India, is organizing an Online International Training Programme on ” Advancements in Agricultural and Food Engineering in India “. The training will take place from 01-04 July 2025. This programme aims to provide a platform for cross-regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the development of strategies to advance agricultural and food engineering in AARDO member countries. It will focus on enhancing the capacity of stakeholders to implement innovative, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions in agriculture. This four-day online international training programme is designed to foster collaborative learning and practical solutions by bringing together representatives from AARDO member countries, including middle- and senior-level executives from government departments, ministries, agricultural scientists, and engineers involved in precision agriculture. The participants are required to fill in the ONLINE application form through this link only: http://aardo.org/formDD.php before the deadline, 25 June 2025. For more details: Click Here