To develop a committed and competent cadre of Rural Development Management Professionals in the country.
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Expertise in planning and management of rural development programmes with focus on innovation and participatory development
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Competence in reorienting the development delivery systems for improved delivery of services
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Sensitivity to the issues of equity and gender
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Appreciation of the rights and entitlements of the rural poor and the socially disadvantaged groups
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Right attitudes and values necessary for rural development professionals
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Positive thinking and leadership qualities
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An understanding of the processes of skill building, productivity, quality and value addition
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An ability to build rural organizations and develop human resources among the rural poor
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Heightened interest in inter-sectoral coordination and collaboration, and forge public-public and public-private partnerships and networks
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Capabilities to tackle challenges to the rural poor
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Skill sets to better implement Rural Development Programmes of Government, NGOs and the CSR initiatives of the corporate sector