This program is ideal for students willing to make their careers in Progressive Farming, Industry (agriculture, food, nutrition etc.), NGOs, Government departments (water, sanitation, agriculture, rural development, Environment, etc.).
Individuals from the Corporate sector working in the field of rural development, post-harvest, agro-industries, agriculture business management, rural banks (NABARD), etc. are also encouraged to apply.
Number of Courses and Structure
- Core Course - 5
- Courses on Field Work and Laboratory Practices- 2
- Elective Courses - 4
- Project Work - 2 semesters
Core Courses
- Rural Technology and Development - RT 523
- Rural Water Supply and Sanitation - RT 504
- Research Methodology & Quantitative Techniques for Rural Development - RT 510
- Livelihood and Entrepreneurship- RT 512
- Field Work and Communication - RT 520
Elective Course offered by SRT
- Water Resources Management – RT 514
- Natural Resources Management (NRM) – RT 515
- Product and Process Development in Food & Bioprocessing industries – RT 516
- Agri-horticultural Produce Processing Technology – RT 517
