Post Graduate Diploma in Geospatial Technology Applications in Rural Development (PGD-GARD)
Mode of learning: Distance/Self LearningDuration: 18 monthsWho should attend: The minimum qualification for admission to the Programme is graduation in any discipline from a UGC recognised University.The officials working
in India and Overseas as Managers of Rural Development Programmes/ Projects
Finance by World Bank, UNDP, FAO, IFAD and various other International
organizations.Course Description: A GIS application in
rural development is thought to comprise of all information of rural areas in a
comprehensive manner, present, past and probable future scenarios, for
empowering people at local level through planning, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation of rural development projects. GIS will be an affordable tool in
the e-governance, it would also be possible to implement G-Governance (GIS
Governance) at all levels, anytime, anyplace, making information flow and
decision making a real time dynamic process ensuring total participation and
involvement of local people.
This Programme is
designed for Development Functionaries from all sectors directly concerned with
planning and implementation of Projects and Programmes for Rural Development
viz., Sectoral Activities like Education, Health, Forestry, Agriculture,
Engineering, Roads, Infrastructure, ICT, Irrigation, Drinking Water, Disaster
Management, Planning, Monitoring, Fishing, and Animal Husbandry.