The Rural Development Academy (RDA) ( bn, পল্লী উন্নয়ন একাডেমী) is a specialized rural development institution in
Sherpur Upazila
Sherpur Upazila ( bn, শেরপুর উপজেলা) is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Sherpur Thana was established in 1962 and was converted into an upazila in 1983. It is named after its administra ...
of
Bogra District
Bogra District, officially known as Bogura District, is a district in the northern part of Bangladesh, in the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is an industrial city where many small and mid-sized companies are sited. Bogra was a part of the ancient Pun ...
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Bangladesh
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for training, research and action research. It was established on 19 June 1974.
The total area of The Rural Development Academy is about 48.50 hectares which includes office, residence, school & college, play ground, children's park and other establishments and about 29.50 hectares has been earmarked for demonstration farm for undertaking research in farming, horticulture, floriculture, tissue culture, pisciculture, livestock, Poultry etc.
The Rural Development Academy is an autonomous body. This institution is officiated with the Rural Development and Co-operatives Division of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development & Co-operatives (LGRDC).
Location
The Academy is located at Sherpur, 16 km from Bogra town. The campus is spread over a vast area that also hosts residences, conference rooms, mosque, library, a health clinic, sports complex, and other amenities. The campus has the modern facilities of urban life.
Objectives
One of the main functions of RDA is to provide training for both officials and non-official members of the public and private institutions. It is also known for undertaking quality research on different fields. Rural development academy is multi-disciplinary in nature. The faculty of the Academy consists of multiple academic disciplines. The Academy has a strength of 304 personnel including 61 Faculty Members.
Research
The Academy is mainly undertaking research on farming, horticulture, floriculture, tissue culture, pisciculture, livestock, Poultry etc.
References
External links
Development Academy (official website)
Agricultural organisations based in Bangladesh
Educational organisations based in Bangladesh
Rural development in Bangladesh
1974 establishments in Bangladesh
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