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Center for Rural Development Studies

Constituent Department of Bangalore University, Bangalore

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About Center for Rural Development Studies

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Centre for Rural Development Studies was established during the academic year 1980-81. Professor T.K.Laxman and Professor. A.Kalappa, are the pioneers to establish this Centre. Sri Begane Ramaiah, the then Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development inaugurated the Centre at Senate Hall, Central College Campus, Bangalore. Since then the centre has been effectively conducting its academic activities. So far, the Centre has produced 640 graduates in M.A. Rural Development. 8 candidates have completed their M.Phil Degree and 15 candidates have been awarded Ph.D. degree. During the year 2005-06 the Centre celebrated the Silver Jubilee year. As part of the Silver Jubilee year celebration academic programs like, Seminars, Debates, Topical Discussions, Village Visiting Programs, Socio-economic Survey of Villages in Kolar and Bangalore Rural District were conducted. CORE VALUES: To provide honest and value based education. Strengthening the hands of Rural Development and Panchyat Raj Institutions, Upliftment of the rural Poor.

Center for Rural Development Studies
Bangalore University, Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
India

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Bangalore University, Bangalore
Campus Location Bangalore, Karnataka

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

M.A

Offered at Bangalore University, Bangalore

M.Phil

Offered at Bangalore University, Bangalore

Ph.D

Offered at Bangalore University, Bangalore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Center for Rural Development Studies

Where is the Center for Rural Development Studies located?

The Center for Rural Development Studies is an academic teaching department of Bangalore University, Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Center for Rural Development Studies are conducted as per Bangalore University, Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Center for Rural Development Studies?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Bangalore University, Bangalore.