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.
On 18 June 2025, CIRDAP and the Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower rural communities, promote innovation-driven enterprises, and foster cross-border knowledge exchange across the Asia-Pacific. The MoU was signed by FAM Zakirul Huq, Head of Administration, CIRDAP, and Dr. Anamika Dey, CEO, GIAN, in the presence of HE. Dr. P Chandra Shekara, Director General, CIRDAP, and Prof. Anil K. Gupta, Founder of GIAN and faculty at NIRDPR, along with PGD-RDM students and distinguished representatives from CIRDAP member countries. In his keynote address, Prof. Gupta emphasized the urgency of giving “voice, visibility, and velocity” to grassroots innovations for inclusive and sustainable rural development. #CIRDAP #GrassrootsInnovation #InclusiveDevelopment #AsiaPacific #RuralEmpowerment
CIRDAP and NIRDPR have jointly launched the International Training Programme on โInnovation in Rural Development: Policies to Practices โ Learningโ, held from 15thโ22nd 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 โ 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), 2025โ26 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) 2025โ26, 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.ย
CIRDAP is delighted to feature Md. Taj Nowaj Ul Kabir from Bangladesh, selected for the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) 2025โ2026 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 Masterโs 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 Financingโ in collaboration with Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India and Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management, (VAMNICOM) at VAMNICOM, Pune during 23rd โ 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.