Institutes & locations: National Institute of Community Development (now NIRDPR). State the Indian city where the National Institute of Community Development (later NIRD/NIRDPR) is located. Choose the correct location.

Given data

• Identify the location of the National Institute of Community Development (renamed NIRD/NIRDPR).

Concept/ApproachInstitution-location recall from Indian administrative studies.

ExplanationThe National Institute of Community Development was shifted and established at Hyderabad; it is presently known as the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

Common pitfalls

• Confusing with the earlier temporary locations (Mussoorie/Rajpur) from the 1950s history, or assuming New Delhi due to central institutions.

Final AnswerHyderabad