Accreditation and Ranking by National Institute Of Rural Development And Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, is a leading institution in rural development education. It holds prestigious affiliations and accreditations, recognized by bodies like AICTE. NIRDPR's commitment to excellence has earned it a prominent position as a national center of excellence. Additionally, it is recognized internationally as one of the UN-ESCAP Centres of Excellence, further solidifying its reputation in the field. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDandamp; PR), an autonomous organization under the Union Ministry of Rural Development, is an important National Center of Excellence in Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Recognized internationally as one of UNESCAP's centers of excellence, it builds the capacities of those responsible for rural development, elected representatives of PRI, bankers, NGOs, and other stakeholders through interconnected training, research, and advisory activities.