The BA Rural Development syllabus covers topics such as rural sociology, agriculture, community development, and sustainable practices, aiming to equip students with knowledge for rural area planning and development.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Rural Development syllabus encompasses a comprehensive study of rural communities and their development. It includes subjects such as rural sociology, agricultural economics, community development, environmental sustainability, and policy analysis. The curriculum focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by rural areas and equips students with the knowledge and skills to create sustainable development strategies, promote social welfare, and improve the quality of life in rural regions. Practical fieldwork and research may be incorporated to provide students with hands-on experience in addressing real-world rural development issues, making them well-prepared for careers in government agencies, NGOs, agriculture, and community development organizations, among others.
1st Year OR 1st & 2nd Semester Syllabus of Bachelor of Arts (BA) Rural Development
S.no | Subjects |
1 | Concept of Development and Growth |
2 | Scope of Rural Development Agriculture and Economic Development |
3 | Rural Industrialization |
4 | Important issues in Rural Development |
5 | Economic Structure of Rural India |
6 | Rural Economy of India |
7 | Paradigms of Rural Development |
8 | Unemployment and Underemployment in Rural Areas |
2nd Year OR 3rd & 4th Semester Syllabus of Bachelor of Arts (BA) Rural Development
S.No | Subjects |
1 | Rural development Programmes in India, Rural Social Structure |
2 | Analysis of Population Growth in India, Education in Rural areas |
3 | Area based and Beneficiary oriented Programmes |
4 | Rural Infrastructural Development programmes |
5 | Social Sector of Rural India |
6 | Health Status in Rural India |
3rd Year OR 5th & 6th Semester Syllabus of Bachelor of Arts (BA) Rural Development
S.no | Subjects |
1 | Concept of Decentralized Planning and it’s Governance |
2 | Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) |
3 | Rural Development Policies and Strategies |
4 | Concept and Principles of Cooperation |
5 | Rural development Planning |
6 | Concept of Farm Management |
7 | Rural Development- Planning & Management |