About the Programme

Even after 60 years of independence, poverty alleviation is a challenge and to be addressed through proper planning and development practice. The scale and need of priorities to break the poverty trap of bottom millions in India has never before been so crucial to the development agenda of our nation as today. Development, as broadly understood, refers to a range of perspectives, predominantly premised on dominant discourse ofwesternmodernity and plurality of approaches. Moreover, the state-led-development model has not yielded desired results and India continues to face the development challenges At this juncture, it becomes imperative to articulate development thinking and development action with a fresh outlook taking into consideration of ground realities in the Indian context. In view of the present scenario and in recognition of the need for the quality professionals in the development sector, RGNIYD has launched M.A Development Practice. The course is designed to break the new ground, drawing extensively from the wide range of theoretical perspective, issues and practices with alternative possibility. The overarching framework of the programme encompasses the canvass of key approaches,methodologiesandmethods.Thepedagogicmethods inthe class roomlearningare entwinedwith the field immersion that provides immense opportunity forfield tested learning. On the completion of the course, the students will be imbibed with substantive knowledge in development perspectives, issues and methodologies. This programme, with its value added thematic workshops and specialized training, will enhance the employability of the students as professionalsinthedevelopmentsectorindiversesettings.