By Ranjan K Baruah
In our last edition we had published about rural development. There is another similar discipline of studies for people who are interested in social change. Well, today we are talking about rural management as a course.
Rural management is the study of planning, organising, directing and controlling of rural area, co-operatives, agribusiness and allied fields. It merges the knowledge of management studies and applying it in the rural context. Most of the courses are designed in such a way that the concepts taught in the class are applied in real life through training, case studies and interaction with rural people.
There are many academic institutions within India offering courses on rural management. Notable among them are Institute of Rural Management, Anand. The institutes offer either two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management or two-year Masters in Business Administration (MBA-Rural Management).
Rural management graduates work in areas like sustainable rural livelihoods, agri-business management, cooperatives, climate change, micro-finance, corporate social responsibility, natural resources management, rural marketing, commodity trading and marketing and social entrepreneurship. As India is still based on rural society as most of its population still resides in rural areas so courses like rural management bring new vistas for young people.
Apart from academic qualification, one should have employability skills and patience as working in urban and rural areas are different. One must be an expert in communication and should possess life skills to sustain in rural areas. There are many opportunities in our region too and young people may take up courses like rural management. It is a discipline which helps one to earn name and fame and also contribute to the progress of the society. Aspirants must be ready to work with people and not merely working for the people.
Updates:
Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B) 2018-19 invites applications from women scientists and technologists who are taking a break in their career. This scheme aims to encourage selected candidates to utilise their knowledge and zeal for the benefit of society. This is being provided by the Department of Science and Technology through the KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing) division. Aspirants may apply before November 16.
The Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme 2018-19 offered by the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, is for the dependent wards of ex-servicemen/ex-coast guard personnel and their widows. This scholarship scheme aims to promote higher technical and professional education. Last date for applying is November 15.
(Ranjan K Baruah is a career mentor, skill trainer, academic consultant and strategic planner and can be reached at [email protected] or 8473943734 for any career related queries)
