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M.A. in Rural Development is a 2-year postgraduate course in rural development, focusing on:



practices that can be applied to improving quality of life in rural areas.

wise management of resources.

adequate utilization of the current workforce to facilitate sustainable development.

development for boosting agricultural productivity.

agriculture as the backbone of rural society.

enhancing the quality of health and nutrition in rural areas.

the delicate balance between agriculture and urbanization of towns.

social issues pertaining to the lives of people in small communities.

strategies for building feasible solutions to rural problems.

Rural Sociology.

Agricultural Management.

Human Resources.

Economics.

Resource Planning and Management.

Health, Economics and Agricultural Growth.



Popular areas of employment for such postgraduates include:



government agencies

nonprofit organizations

regional planning

project planning

project implementation

evaluation of development at international, national and local levels.

The average course fee in India ranges between INR 30,000 - 5 lacs for the total duration. The average annual salary offered to successful postgraduates of this field lies between INR 3-10 lacs.



M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT: WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

The course is essentially about effecting positive changes in the structure and dynamics of rural India. The program is also open for:



development practitioners



policymakers

government officials

project managers

program coordinators

policy makers

consultants

NGO staff

private sector employees

government ministry staff interested in learning new skills about rural development.

Students enrolled to the course are taught about:



decentralization of government.

importance of local governance.

latest methodologies and approaches that are made available for the facilitation of social learning and change.

new paths of bringing about change in the hierarchy of governance.

mechanisms to strengthen the rural structure through latest developmental techniques.

theoretical and practical skills through experiential learning.

building perspectives of rural development framework and ethics.

comprehensive understanding and critical analysis with regard to shifts of rural development.

various governance structures of State, market, civil society, and community

implications on the livelihoods of the poor and schemes to empower them.

the various skills and tools for a thorough and critical analysis of governance scenarios

internalization of rural environs, institutions, and initiatives.

values through a set of foundational courses that familiarize the students with policy, program, and field-based issues.

planning and project management skills.

generation of qualitative data and implementation of scheme formulas.

addressing micro and macro issues.

M.A. in Rural Development: Who should opt?

Skills ideally required in aspiring candidates for the course include:



friendly personality

ability to handle masses

ability to handle pressure

leadership skills

communication skills.

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