Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag

A Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University Act, 2016 was enacted for establishment of a unitary University for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the State of Karnataka for teaching, training, research on Sustainable Development and Panchayat Raj Institutions. This Act was enacted with an intention to strengthen the local self governance system and to give impetus for the study and research for a comprehensive Rural Development in the state of Karnataka. Establishment of this University has been one of the ambitious programme of the Government of Karnataka, headed by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri.Siddaramaiah. The University is established under the able guidance of a far-sighted Hon’ble RDPR Minister and with the support of Dr. N. Nagambhika Devi, Principal Secretary to Govt. RDPR Department at Gadag and at present it is housed in a historic RaithaBhavan Building,Gadag and has a Regional Office at Bangalore.The new campus will be developed in a total area of about 400acers of Land allotted to the University. The University is all set to launch its academic programmes from the academic year 2017.

The Vision of the university is to act as a centre of excellence to transform rural society by the creation of a dedicated, committed human resource which participates in the rural development process to ensure sustainable rural development and broad based improvement in the quality of life of rural population.

The mission of the university is to impart education and training to various stake holders for rapid economic growth and sustainable development that reduces poverty and creates employment opportunities, access to essential services in health, education and skill development, leading to inclusive growth through the democratic mechanism of Panchayat Raj institutions, where people decide their own welfare and economic and socio-political development.