National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, has extended the last date of submitting the application form for admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Sustainable Rural Development (PGDSRD) programme, to be offered in the ensuing session 2011.
Now candidates can submit the application form till December 24, 2010. PGDSRD is a one year programme commencing from January 1, 2011. Candidates having a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a University Grants Commission (UGC) recognized university are eligible for the programme. For any further details or clarifications, candidates can visit the institute's official website: http://www.nird.org.in/.
NIRD is a premier National Centre of excellence in rural development engaged in building capacities of rural development officials, elected representatives, individuals and institutions through training, research, teaching and consultancy. The institute is located in a sprawling area of 42 hectare. NIRD is a world class centre for rural development training and research.