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Post Graduate Diploma in rural Development Syllabus

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Course structure

The course of the program is designed in a way that focusses on all the aspects of Rural Development. The delivery method comprises of- Classroom, Village Fieldwork, Development Internship and management traineeship. The topics covered in the classroom are basically concepts, skills, and knowledge pertaining to rural development.

Students are guided by the faculty who have practice of many years and have achieved excellence in their respective subjects.

Syllabus

Below is an overview of the syllabus for Post Graduate Diploma in rural Development. 

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Rural Planning & Development

Concepts, Principles and Approaches: Concept of development: Indicators of development; Conceptual framework, Strategies; Rural development in India: A retrospective; Policies, Programs: Techniques of planning: Detail steps in district and block level planning: Area Development Planning: Definition, purpose, Area development plans.

The basics of Rural Development are covered in this subjects, with detailed study of all issues.

Panchayati Raj & Rural Administration

Administrative Structure: bureaucracy, structure of administration; Panchayati Raj Institutions and Voluntary Agencies: Functions of government and non-government organizations for rural development; Agricultural Extension Services; Emergence and Growth of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India; People and Panchayati Raj; Financial Organizations in Panchayati Raj Institutions; Devolution of finance and power (11th Schedule); Generation and Mobilization of rural finance (revenue); Interface in Panchayat System Relevance of interface in sustainable development of State; Interfaces - Panchayats and Govt. Officials; Government & Non-Government Organizations / Community Based Organizations.

In this, the students study about all the governing bodies in detail.

Natural Resources Development & Management

Natural resources: Inexhaustible natural resources – the atmosphere and water in its cycle; Replaceable and maintainable natural resources – water in its place, Soil, Land in its spatial sense, Forest, Forage and other cover plants, Wild Animal life, Human powersbody & spirit; Irreplaceable natural resources – Minerals, Land in its natural condition. Natural resources- Evaluation and Assessment, Utilization, Conservation- principles and practices.

Students learn how to use various natural resources and reuse and recycle non renewable resources

Rural Marketing & Management

Rural production and products: agricultural and non-agricultural products; types of rural production and products; Market functionaries: Concept of supply chain management and Value Addition; Involved in marketing of agricultural and non-agricultural products (with special reference to artisanal products); Problems of marketing; Role of co-operative agencies in marketing of agricultural and non-agricultural product.

Production strategies with their marketing and management techniques is taught in this subject.

Rural Energy Planning

Energy sources - conventional, non-conventional-wind, bio-gas, solar; Energy audits: Energy conversion & conservation program, elements of energy accounting, Energy accounting indices, energy budgeting. Energy planning: demand and supply forecasting.

Providing energy resources, tools and equipment used for energy efficiency are the main topics covered in this subject.

Transfer and Management of Technological Innovations

Transfer of Technology - Concept, Technology Transfer and Appropriate Technology, different Models, Systems involved, factors in Transfer of Technology. The process of technological innovations, process of Technology Transfer, models. Barriers of Technology Transfer, characteristics of barriers of innovations, stimuli for innovation. Technology diffusion – innovation, communication, social system and time Culture and diffusion – Role of culture on diffusion, importance of norms, modern and traditional and their role in diffusion. Adoption process – concept, stages in adoption process

Technological knowledge, modernization and cultural and traditional knowledge is imparted through this subject.

Rural Community Facilities & Services

Types of Community Facilities and Services: Water, sanitation, electricity; Provider of Community Facilities: Government, Non-Governmental Organisations, Philanthropic Organisation; Various Program under Community Facilities and Services; Various Models in Providing Drinking Water and Sanitation in India and abroad. Rural Transportation system - modes of transportation - rural economy. Rural Health Care and Delivery Systems.

Common facilities like sanitation, drainage etc and their provision is taught in this subject.

Development of Tribal Communities

Tribal Development: Historical perspective, demography and tribal organization, Social Status of Tribal and related problems (exploitation, land alienation, marketing; Problems: unemployment, linguistic difference, caste barrier, cultural transformation/women, prostitution); Legislations: Constitutional provisions and legislations, constitutional amendments; Role of Government Agencies: Government, voluntary & non-governmental organizations; Recommendations of various committees on tribal development.

The tribes in the rural areas are studied carefully in detail and schemes for their development are formed.

Crop, Soil & Water Management

Crop ecosystem and crop classification; Crop production strategies in tropical regions, Agro-climatic regions and crop cultivation, modern techniques of raising field crops, cropping system- its theory & practices, input management in cropping system; Understanding soil resources, chemical, physical, physicochemical systems & environment; Land capability evaluation & classification, management of arid, semi-arid & humid subtropics & tropics; Problem of reclamation & wastelands, physical management of soil for maximizing agricultural production; Soil water system & water resource management; Plant-soil-water relationship; Water requirement of crop; Irrigation & drainage in crop production.

Judicious use of Crop, Soil and water is the key mains of this subject.

Livelihood Issues and Problems

Transition of Rural Livelihood; Micro and Macro Perspectives of Rural Livelihood; Risks and Opportunities for Livelihood Security; Gender Issues in Livelihood Development; Livelihood System in Transition: Research and Practice

Basic living and lifestyle related issues are dealt in this subject.

Women and Child Development, Health, Nutrition; Gender and Society

Concepts, Social Hierarchy; Human Development and Gender Development: Human Development Indices; Status of Women in India: Historical perspective; Justice and Women Empowerment: (a) International Scenario – Grass Root Women’s Movements; Different International movements in gender justice; Empowerment: Parameters, Women and Health: Health Status of Women; Nutritional Anaemia; Child Development: Status, education, health, Governmental Programmes for children development.

Health and well being of the rural occupants is taken in account in this subject.

Social Security-Problems, Policies and Program

Concept and definition of Social Security, Economy and Social Security, Role of Govts. Reasons of Govt.’s involvement in providing Social Security, Components of Social Security, experiences and difficulties of Different States.

This subject is concerned with social status of the rural habitats and the law and order in the area.

Networking and Communication

Introduction to networks and Layered Architecture. Data Communication Concepts. Transmission Media and Topology, Noise. Encoding and error detection. Synchronous and asynchronous Transmission, Multiplexing and switching. Error Control and Flow Control Techniques. Medium Access Control. IEEE standard for LANs. High Speed LANs. Routing Algorithms. Congestion Control Techniques. WAN, Frame Relay, ATM Interworking. IP protocol. Network Management and Security.

Increasing mode of Communication and Networking through making provisions of installment of wires and cables in rural areas is covered in this subject.

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development : 9 answered questions

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Ques. How good is XIMB for rural management?

● Top Answer By Shivani Khanna on 19 Apr 21

Ans. Rural management at XIMB is a decent option for students, which is even considered at par with the Indian Institute of Rural Management, Anand. There are several notions in the minds of people, which creates doubt about whether to choose Rural management or not. The points below give a clear picture of the course, addressing the benefits and the genuine outcomes of the degree. It consists of all the subjects taught in BM and HRM, along with some extra subjects dealing with rural management. You can go through the previous year's CAT cut-offs to decide which institute or stream is better. The cut-off for XIMB-RM is lower than HRM and BM, which makes you to remove it from your preference, which is a wrong notion. More than half of the entire class of rural management have excellent scores in CAT or XAT. Mostly, there are students with CAT cut-offs around 75-90 in RM.  The rural management course at XIMB is quite good and ranked close to IRMA. It is ranked second in the country after IIM Ahmedabad and 19th worldwide.  The majority of people believe that Rural Management students are hired only by development agencies and NGOs, which is another wrong notion. Several Consulting, IT companies, BFSI, and FMCG come to recruits RM students in placement. People even think that Rural Managers have to work in interior parts of India. But the fact is that most RMs work in tier-1 or tier-2 cities, and visit rural interiors as a part of their work for monitoring their company works. Engineering back-out from doing MBA at rural management, thinking that their work experience would be of no value for the degree. But, just like any other streams, work experience gets extra emphasis in rural management too. The placements in RM are of average quality at present but are at rapid growth. Having an average package is still satisfactory, which will lead to a handsome package within two years. There are students from RM having excellent salary packages, which are the result of their hard work and maximum course extraction. Students from IT companies have a good scope in RM as most IT or consulting companies working in rural regions have projects from government and micro-finance companies, and so are in great demand. These are some of the key highlights and clarifications to most wrong notions about Rural Management from XIMB, which is indeed a good option having ample opportunities and great scope in the future.Read more
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Ques. I've got two options, TAPMI PGDM and IRMA PRM. What should I choose?

● Top Answer By Alka Singh on 09 Mar 23

Ans. When deciding on an MBA program, it's important to consider your interests and career goals. If you have an inclination towards rural management, then IRMA would be an excellent choice for you. On the other hand, if you're looking for a general MBA degree and specific profiles post-MBA, then TAPMI may be the better option. If rural management is your area of interest, then IRMA should be at the top of your list. IRMA has a strong reputation for its rural management program and provides excellent opportunities for students interested in the field. On the other hand, if you're looking for a broader MBA degree and want to explore different profiles, then TAPMI may be a better fit. When it comes to post-MBA profiles, TAPMI provides a variety of specializations to choose from, including finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. This means that you can choose a specialization that aligns with your interests and career goals. Additionally, TAPMI has a strong reputation in the industry and attracts many top recruiters, which can enhance your job opportunities post-MBA. Ultimately, the decision between IRMA and TAPMI will depend on your individual interests and career aspirations. Make sure to research each program thoroughly and weigh the pros and cons of each before making a final decision.Read more
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Ques. Is rural management from XIMB - 3 years work experience with TCS worth it?

● Top Answer By Anjini Kumar on 20 Apr 21

Ans. Firstly, it is important to understand what management means to you. Yes, just like People going to Microsoft or Google post-Engineering were passionate about coding/computers vis-a-vis those who opted for say a TCS/Wipro. Therefore, if a Management education is an escape route from the monotonous coding life, do not go for this degree. Simply because after a few years of working, you might find yourself in a regretful situation. Now coming to XIMB, Bhubaneswar as a college, these are the key highlights. The colleges have an impeccable infrastructure. The faculty is great. Great campus culture Good placements However, check the following reasons why you should not go for the Rural Management course. The Rural Management course requires a lot of fieldwork and expedition which won’t suffice the basic ROI model. The course is shifted to the other campus which is situated in a suburban area. This is a huge downfall as you might be curtailed from important facilities and infrastructure. Placement may not be that great, having invested 13 lacs as the course fee itself. With mediocre placement records, this might not be a good return on your investment. With a 3 year experience in TCS and a continuous C band, the salary you have now will be more or less equal to what you might get after placements. Hence, it won’t make a huge difference. Undoubtedly, the scope for courses like Rural Management is limited, that’s why most people who acquire an RM degree go for corporate jobs at last. Categories Rural Management in XIMB Course Fee 13.80 lakh Highest CTC 13.2 LPA Average CTC 9 LPA Overall, if you are very much into the management sector, go for courses like MBA and other PGDM courses instead of Rural Management. Limited scope, extensive fieldwork, mediocre placements is not a good return when you pay such a high fee. Hence, choose wisely.Read more
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Ques. Has the course of Rural Management at XIMB deteriorated?

● Top Answer By Shweta Sri on 20 Apr 21

Ans. Xavier Institute of Rural Management which is also a part of XIMB Bhubaneswar offers MBA in rural management program. This program gives the student a MBA Plus orientation along with a regular MBA program. This program offers practical exposure to the rural management along with the classroom programs. There are flagship programs like gramotsavam which are conducted every year by the college. In this event the students get exposure to villages and this helps them to develop their communication and marketing skills while speaking with rural people. The performance of this program can be evaluated from the placement reports of 2018 and 2020. Particulars Placement report of 2018 Placement report of 2020 Highest salary offered 13.75 LPA. 13.20 LPA. Average salary 7.67 LPA. 7.78 LPA. Median annual compensation 7.40 LPA. 7.50 LPA. Average annual compensation of the top 20% of the batch 10.05 LPA. 10.85 LPA Average annual compensation of the top 50% of the batch 8.70 LPA. 9.33 LPA. Number of participating recruiters 33 35 It can be seen from the above comparison of placement reports that overall the performance in placement of 2020 has been better as compared to the placements of 2018. Although the highest salary has been little less as compared to 2018 but overall the performance was good. New recruiters were also added as well. Healthcare sectors in placements were also added. BFSI and financial inclusion sectors offered the highest salaries and showed a 41.44% rise in the total numbers of offers being made.Read more
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Ques. Which college is better for a rural management course, IRM Jaipur or the KIIT School of Rural Management?

● Top Answer By Aniket Choudhary on 15 Jul 21

Ans. One of my friends is an alumnus of KIIT School of Rural Management. So, I am going to share the details as per his experience. MBA (RM): The MBA (RM) program is divided into four semesters and field segments. The fee and placements information is given below. Fee INR 7.59 Lakhs Average Package INR 6.75 LPA Highest Package INR 8 LPA Placement Percentage 100% Field Segments: There are three Field Segments spread across these four semesters: Action Research Segment Case Study Research Segment Management Trainee Segment Here, you get to work every two months with different organizations on multiple ranges of projects. These segments give practical exposure to the actual challenging environment outside books and classrooms. After the program, students feel confident and have hands-on experience that many don’t possess. The organizations that visit on campus for field segments and final segments are Bank of Baroda, Myntra, Axis Bank, AP Moller – Maersk, Agribusiness Systems International, Ambuja Cement Foundation, L&T Finance, Lupin Ltd, PepsiCo, CABI, DuPont Pioneer, IndusInd Bank, Tata Chemicals, UNICEF, Edelweiss Financial Services, FCI, and more. The institute has a legacy of students known for their hard work and dedication in their respective organizations.Read more
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Ques. Is it worth investing 11 lacs in Rural Management from XIMB? Can the amount be recovered after 2-3 years of placement?

● Top Answer By Anindita Guha on 04 Aug 22

Ans. XIMB Rural Management is worth the investment of 11 lakhs. It is among the best MBA-RM programs in the country. The return on investment is sound. The recovery rate will depend on your course performance and placements. Generally, it's possible to recover the fees within 2-3 years of placements.  Over the last few years, XSRM has maintained a record 100 percent placement rate. The average CTC for Rural Management is around INR 8 LPA. The highest goes up to INR 17 LPA. Microfinance banks, Rural development sectors, Finance, and Marketing are the major sectors that take part in XIMB placement. Pradan, Ujjiwan, Rural Yellow, etc. are the major recruiters for XSRM. Read more
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Ques. Shall I join XIMB RM course rather than joining Infosys or Cognizant?

● Top Answer By Sanghita Sengupta on 12 Apr 23

Ans. XIMB is a highly reputed management institute in India, offering a variety of courses including the Rural Management (RM) program. If you are interested in pursuing a career in rural development, the RM program at XIMB could be a great choice for you. The RM program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to work in the field of rural development and prepares students for a range of roles in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. On the other hand, if you are considering joining Infosys or Cognizant, you would be entering the IT industry. While these companies are highly respected in the IT sector, it's important to consider whether a career in IT is the right fit for you. When making a decision between the XIMB RM course and a job at Infosys or Cognizant, you may want to consider the following: Your interests and career goals : It's important to consider your own interests and goals when making a decision about your career. If you are passionate about rural development and want to work in this field, the RM course at XIMB could be an excellent choice. On the other hand, if you are interested in IT and want to pursue a career in this field, a job at Infosys or Cognizant may be a better option. Long-term prospects : Consider the long-term prospects of each option. The RM program at XIMB could open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in rural development, both in India and abroad. Similarly, a job at Infosys or Cognizant could provide you with opportunities for growth and advancement in the IT industry. Financial considerations : It's also important to consider the financial implications of each option. The RM program at XIMB will require an investment of time and money, whereas a job at Infosys or Cognizant will provide you with a steady income. Ultimately, the decision of whether to join the XIMB RM course or a job at Infosys or Cognizant depends on your individual interests, goals, and financial situation. It's important to weigh the pros and cons of each option and consider what will best help you achieve your long-term career aspirations.Read more
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Ques. How good is the rural management course from Xavier University Bhubaneswar and which is better, sustainable management or rural management?

● Top Answer By Sayak Mitra on 10 Dec 20

Ans. The courses, Rural Management and Sustainable Management both have their merits and demerits. Both are core subjects focusing on different aspects. Xavier School of Rural Management (XSRM) is at par with Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). Xavier School of Rural Management is currently ranked 20th for MBA by Outlook 2020, 10th by Outlook ICARE and 31st by NIRF 2020 ranking. XSRM comes under the top 20 colleges in the world to provide this course. The placement highlight of XSRM for 2020 is given below: Categories Xavier University Bhubaneswar Highest CTC 13.20 LPA Average CTC 7.78 LPA Lowest CTC 7.50 LPA Job Roles Marketing Manager, Semi-Marketing Jobs, Finance, Marketing, Consultancy, development sector, etc. This rural sector is said to flourish in the coming years. Keeping the current world situation in mind, many countries including India will shift towards the rural sector. Therefore, it a good option to choose XSRM because of the current demand of the subject, its ranking, placement and job opportunities In conclusion, one should ace the entrance exam conducted to secure a career in Rural Management.Read more
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Ques. What course at XIMB is better, rural management or sustainable management?

● Top Answer By Shreyan Ghose on 16 Apr 21

Ans. RM and SM are different schools now and are no longer considered XIMB. XSRM and XSoS are now Xavier School of Rural Management and Xavier School of Sustainable Management respectively.  The RM and SM programs come under Xavier University, Bhuvaneshwar. This means that post the convocation, your degree would read “XUB” and not “XIMB”. But you would be happy to know that the faculty is the same and placements are deserving.  You would be exposed to diverse sectors regardless of what course you are pursuing.  If RM and SM are the only specializations for you, it’s then up to you to choose whatever future you would like. Agricultural finance and GIS tagging are some sectors that are in trend these days in the line of either specialization.  Both the courses are equally good and have their own importance. So, it’s all your decision, which field you want to pursue your career in.Read more
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