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.
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
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
At Vaikunth Lal Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune, India, 07-10 July 2025. African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO), in collaboration with the Vaikunth Lal Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), India, is organizing an Online International Training Programme on “Agribusiness through Cooperative Business Model”. The training will take place from 07-10 July 2025. This programme aims at providing a platform for cross-regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and at developing practical strategies to promote agribusiness through cooperative models. It will focus on enhancing the capacity of stakeholders to implement sustainable, inclusive, and community-driven agricultural enterprises. This four-day thematic training programme is designed to foster collaborative learning and practical solutions by bringing together practitioners, cooperative leaders, policymakers, and development experts. The sessions have been designed to achieve vision of strengthening cooperative movements and focusing on enhancing the role of Cooperatives in promoting rural development, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive financial systems. For more details: Click Here
The agricultural world is evolving into a digital one. Digital agriculture is the integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data into farming practices to revolutionize traditional agricultural methods. At its core, digital agriculture enables smart farming, where precision agriculture technologies are implemented to optimize planting, irrigation, and harvesting processes, thereby increasing efficiency and minimizing resource wastage. Automation and robotics further enhance modern agriculture by streamlining labour-intensive tasks, while blockchain technology ensures transparency and traceability across the supply chain. These innovations empower farmers with data-driven decision-making tools, predictive analytics for climate resilience, and mobile-based advisory services for real-time guidance. Additionally, digital agriculture strengthens market linkages through e-commerce platforms and blockchain-enabled supply chains. As the world faces evolving agricultural challenges ranging from climate change and resource constraints to food security and rural development. Indian Agriculture is also undergoing a revolutionary transformation, driven by digital innovation and smart technologies.Transformation through leveraging the digital tools in agriculture not only offers smart solutions that enhance productivity but also optimize resource use and improve resilience against environmental and economic uncertainties. Contract farming, when supported by effective data management, ensure transparency, optimize supply chains, and improve risk management. Real-time data on weather, production, and market trends enable both farmers and buyers to make informed decisions, ensuring fair pricing, quality control, and financial support. Digital technology is helping Indian farmers overcome marketing challenges by providing direct market access, real-time pricing, and reducing reliance on middlemen. Platforms like e-NAM, AgriBazaar, DeHaat, etc. enable direct access to markets, allowing farmers to by pass middlemen and secure I better prices for their produce. Real-time pricing data, mobile apps, and online logisticsplatforms provide transparency, reducing exploitation and minimizing post-harvest losses. Furthermore, digital solutions offer financial services, crop insurance, and expert advisory, empowering farmers with the knowledge and resources to improve productivity and build amore sustainable farming ecosystem. See the full brochure: Click Here
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.
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.
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
On 3rd September, 2024, a Coordination meeting (online) was organized amongst the CIRDAP Secretariat, and the representatives from the four CIRDAP member countries (CMCs) – India, IR Iran, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The online meeting was started at 11 am and concluded at the 12 pm (Bangladesh time). The 1-hour meeting was organized for the initiation of the four projects under the Women, Youth and Rural Development Programme of CIRDAP. These projects proposals of CMCs were approved at the 24th session of the Governing Council meeting of CIRDAP. The Outgoing Director General of CIRDAP Dr. Cherdsak Virapat chaired the meeting and the Incoming Director General of CIRDAP Dr. P Chandra Shekara was contributed the ideas and thoughts critically for the implementation. The representatives from India, IR Iran, Nepal and Sri Lanka shared their opinions and views on the implementation including the Gantt chart. The implementation of the projects will be One Year.
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