In 1958, the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) was founded. NIRD&PR (National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj) is one of India’s leading centres of excellence in rural development and Panchayati raj. Hyderabad, Telangana is the location of the Institute. https://www.umeacademy.com/national-institute-of-rural-development-and-panchayati-raj-distance-education/