This programme structures multi-dimensional and inter-sectoral knowledge-base for strengthening state and non-state actors. The curriculum enables the youth to analyse the dynamics of governance and to equip them with the requisite skills towards realising local economic development and social justice. It is expected to enhance their leadership potentials as change agents. The curriculum is dynamic and updated in tune with the pressing needs and demands of the field. The programme include four streams of specialisations such as Local Governance and Development, Public Policy, Political Leadership & Management, and Civil Society. Courses in each stream have been carefully curated and to enable the learners to receive relevant knowledge, develop attitude and acquire requisite skills in the respective domain. It empowers the learner to apply the principles of ‘Horizontal Learning’ to identify, share and adapt the best practices to realise ‘good governance’. Thematic workshops, learning journey, internship, field-based studies, social laboratory, experiential learning, etc. add value to the programme and enhance the employability of the learners in diverse work settings.
Objectives of the Programme
* To empower the learners to actively participate in governance and development as ‘Subjects’ rather than as ‘Objects’, i.e., to take part in the process as ‘informed citizens’ rather than as ‘beneficiaries’.
* To empower the learners as responsible citizens with social relevance, by providing relevant inputs for enhancing knowledge, attitude and skills in the dynamic subject domains.
* To enable the learners to actively contribute towards ‘deepening democracy’ and realising ‘inclusive governance and sustainable development’ by enhancing their potentials as informed citizens and empowered leaders in diverse walks of life.
* To enable the learners to contribute their time and energy in a gainful and productive manner towards empowerment of State actors and non-State actors from the local to national level.
Major Highlights of the Revised Curriculum
- NEP 2020 Compliance
- Wide basket of choices to the students
- Stream Electives – Four streams of Specialisation such as -
- Local Governance and Development
- Public Policy
- Political Leadership and Management
- Civil Society
- Specialisation includes six courses, internship and dissertation in line with the stream
- Thrust on ‘Research’ and requisite skills in all the semesters
- Adoption of flexible entry/ exit option after one year
- Offering of a large basket of Open Electives by the Department
Faculty
Designation : Associate Professor, Officer on Special Duty and HoD
Department : Department of Public Administration, RGNIYD Regional Centre, Chandigarh
Contact No. : 9445400855
E-mail : gireesan@rgniyd.gov.in
Designation :Assistant Professor, RGNIYD Regional Centre, Chandigarh
Department : Public Administration
Contact No. : 9442110723
E-mail : gopinath.rgniyd@gov.in
Designation : Assistant Professor (on contract)
Department : Public Administration, RGNIYD Regional Centre, Chandigarh
Email : -
Designation :Assistant Professor (on Contract), RGNIYD Regional Centre, Chandigarh
Department : Public Administration
Contact No. : -
E-mail : mr.gurpreetchoudhary@gmail.com
Designation :Assistant Professor (on Contract), RGNIYD Regional Centre, Chandigarh
Department : Public Administration
Contact No. : -
E-mail : v.gaur1350@gmail.com
Syllabus
Internship opportunities (Started from January 2025 for the period of three months) for the Students of M.A. Public Administration at 'Integrated Centre for Adaptation, Disaster Risk Resilience and Sustainability (ICARS), Indian Institute of Technology | Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
