POST - GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT

ASSIGNMENTS

MRD-101, MRD-102, MRD-103, MRDE-101, RD.D.6 and RD.D.7

Schedule for January 2009 / July 2009

Assignment No. / Receipt of
Assignments by the
Students / Submission of
Assignments by the Students /
Feedback
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A. Compulsory Courses
MRD-101/AST/TMA-1/2009 / January 2009 /
July 2009 / 1 March 2009 / 1 September 2009 / 15March2009 /
15 September 2009
MRD-102/AST/TMA-2/2009 / January 2009 /
July 2009 / 1 May2009 /
1 November 2009 / 15May2009
15 November 2009
MRD-103/AST/TMA-3/2009 / January 2009 /
July 2009 / 1 July 2009 /
1 January 2010 / 15July2009
15 January 2010
B. Optional Courses : The learner is required to complete the assignments of only one of the following courses which he/she has chosen as an optional course.
MRDE-101/AST/TMA-4/2009

OR

RD.D-6/AST/TMA-5/2009

OR

RD.D-7/AST/TMA-6/2009 / January 2009 /
July 2009 / 1 September2009 /
1 March 2010 / 1 September 2009 /
1 March 2010

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY INFORMATION REGARDING ASSIGNMENTS FROM PROGRAMME GUIDE 2009.

Course Code:MRD-101

Course Title:Rural Development : Indian Context

Assignment No. : MRD-101/AST/TMA-1/2009

Note:The assignment has three sections. It contains questions, which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each

Long Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following:

  1. What do you understand by the concept of development? Discuss the characteristics of under-development in developing countries.
  2. Critically examine the recent agrarian movements arising out of the capitalistic contradictions in India.
  3. What are the essential ingredients of empowerment? Explain the role of the panchayats as an agent of political empowerment.

Medium Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each

Attempt any Two of the following:

  1. Describe the trends of agricultural growth in India since Independence.
  2. Discuss in briefevolution of agricultural extension service system in India.
  3. Describe the role of credit in rural development.

Short Answers Questions Maximum Marks : 6 each

Write short notes on any Five of the following:

  1. Meaning of Demography
  2. Structure of Rural Workforce
  3. Sen’s Measure of Poverty
  4. Samurthy Programme
  5. Grameen Bank
  6. Soil Nutrient Depletion and Imbalances
  7. Disctrict Planning Committee
  8. Gyandoot

Course Code:MRD-102

Course Title:Rural Development Programmes

Assignment No. : MRD-102/AST/TMA-2/2009

Note:The assignment has three sections. It contains questions, which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each

Long Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following:

  1. Trace the evolution of Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY).Describe the process of its implementation.
  1. Why is Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) important in the context of Universal Elementary Education (UEE)? Analyze in detail.
  1. Describe watershed approach in the context of Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) and Desert Development Programme (DDP).Discuss its main features of planning and implementation as envisaged in the guidelines.

Medium Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each

Attempt any Two of the following:

  1. Critically examine the performance of Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). What were the factors responsible for it’s restructuring.
  1. Describe various elements that are necessary to ensure Regional Food Security.
  1. What is the role of Science and Technology in the process of Rural Development?

Short Answers QuestionsMaximum Marks : 6 each

Write short notes on any Five of the following:

  1. Basic Needs Concept
  2. Revolving Fund
  3. International Trade in the Food-grains
  4. Earmarking of funds
  5. Accelerated Rural Electrification Programme
  6. On-line Management and Monitoring System
  7. Elementary Education
  8. Agro-Forestry

Course Code : MRD-103

Course Title: Rural Development – Planning and Management

Assignment No.: MRD-103/AST/TMA-3/2009

Note :The assignment has three sections. It contains questions which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each.

Long Answer Questions Maximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following :

  1. What do you understand by planning?Trace the evolution and development of planning experience in India.
  1. Discuss the meaning, objectives and dimensions of project evaluation.
  1. Explain the various steps required for developing community based programmes.
Medium Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each

Attempt any Twoof the following :

  1. Explain briefly, the various components of district planning.
  1. Discuss the process of identification and formulation of a project.
  1. Describe in brief, the nature of strategies adopted for social action.
Short Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 6 each
Write short notes on any Five of the following :
  1. Mid-Term Appraisal
  2. State Planning Department
  3. Formulative and Summative Evaluation
  4. Difference between Management and Administration
  5. Cash Flow Statement
  6. Objectives of CAPART
  7. Community Diagnosis
  8. Future Economic Value

Course Code : MRDE-101

Course Title: Rural Social Development

Assignment No.: MRDE-101/AST/TMA-4/2009

Note : The assignment has three sections. It contains questions which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each.

Long Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following :

  1. Explain the key indicators of health and nutritional status of women.
  1. Critically examine the unresolved issues and persisting problems of tribal communities.
  1. Describe the important aspects of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Medium Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each
Attempt any Two of the following :
  1. What do you understand by Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) ? How can ECCE services be improved ?
  1. Describe the Nutritional needs of Children.
  1. Discuss important features of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993.
Short Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 6 each
Write short notes on any Five of the following :
  1. Iodine Deficiency in Children
  2. Shiksha Karmi Project
  3. Gender Analysis
  4. Krishi Vigyan Kendra as a Training Agency
  5. Religious Beliefs of Tribals.
  6. Krishi Shramik Samajik Suraksha Yojana, 2001
  7. National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993
  8. Safeguards for Personal Liberty of Women

Course Code : RDD-6

Course Title: Rural Health Care

Assignment No.: RDD-6/AST/TMA-5/2009

Note : The assignment has three sections. It contains questions which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each.

Long Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following :

  1. Explain the linkages between ‘Health’ and ‘Development’.
  1. Explain the major ‘Environmental Sanitation’ problems in rural India.
  1. Explain the main factors for developing strategies for Health Education.
Medium Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each
Attempt any Two of the following :
  1. Explain the main aspects related to status of health and nutrition in a population.
  1. Describe in brief, the special components related to the child survival.
  1. Describe the main stages in the implementation of Rural Health Care Programmes.
Short Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 6 each
Write short notes on any Five of the following :
  1. Primary Prevention of disease
  1. Siddha
  1. National Health Policy - 1982
  1. Epidemiological Triad
  1. Active Immunization
  1. Community Diagnosis
  1. Health Information System (HIS)
  1. School Health Programmes

Course Code : RDD-7

Course Title: Communication and Extension in Rural Development

Assignment No.: MRDE-101/AST/TMA-6/2009

Note : The assignment has three sections. It contains questions which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 1000 words. Medium answers should not exceed 500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each.

Long Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 40

Attempt any One of the following :

  1. What do you understand by Communication ? Discuss the important attributes of Communication.
  1. What do you mean by Social Forestry Extension? Discuss patterns of Social Forestry Extension.
  1. Define the concept of Communication. Discuss various elements involved in the communication process.
Medium Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 15 each
Attempt any Two of the following :
  1. What is the role of new emerging electronic information technology in Rural Development?
  1. What is the importance of Mass Mobilization Method in Extension? List its advantages and limitations.
  2. Define Extension Professionalism and discuss its relevance in communication.
Short Answer QuestionsMaximum Marks : 6 each

Write short notes on any Five of the following :

  1. Surveillance as function of communication
  1. Public address system
  1. Selective exposure
  1. Campaign
  1. Farm Publication
  1. Rural Extension
  1. Interpretation problem
  1. Lateral Communication

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