Hyderabad, July 6 -- The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, commemorated World Rural Development Day by hosting an international webinar on the theme "Integrated Rural Development- International Experiences."

The event brought together global experts, practitioners, and policymakers to share innovative models and insights for inclusive and sustainable rural growth.

The session opened with a keynote address by Dr P Chandra Shekara, Director General of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), Dhaka.

He presented a rich array of international case studies-from Indonesia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines to Vietnam, Iran, and Thailand-showcasing how digital tool...