The Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural  Development (APARD) has been working relentlessly for over 54 years in building capacities for sustainable development of the rural poor. APARD is an apex training institute in AP for capacity building of rural development officers and panchayat raj officials. We also consistently focus on research that helps us offer high quality consulting services in rural development.

   APARD has been enhancing
  capabilities and building
  competencies  of 2.61 lakh
  Panchayat Raj elected
  representatives, who are the
  key players in delivering the
  planned services and benefits
  to the rural poor. 
                                 

  A continuous process of
  research and innovation is a
  key element of APARD's 
  strategy. We have expertise
  in  identifying and developing
  pro-poor solutions and
  technologies.
                              
                                  

   APARD offers high quality
  rural development consulting
  and project management
  services. We play think-tanks 
  to many organizations in
  devising their development
  strategies and operations.