Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PGDDRRM)

A New Programme, PGDDRRM is intended to enhance the career prospects of learners/students; and make the nation more safer and resilient to disasters. As the increased exposure to both natural and human-induced hazards poses a threat to lives and sustainable development, therefore Curriculum of PGDDRRM has been developed accordingly, which is as per the National Education Policy, 2020.

Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree in any discipline.

Medium of Instruction: English

Minimum Duration – 1 year

Maximum Duration – 3 years

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate in any discipline from IGNOU recognized University.

Documents Required During Admission

1. Bachelor’s Transcript
2. Bachelor’s Provisional / Degree / Convocation Certificate (Any One)
3. +2 Transcript
4. SLC Marksheet
5. Citizenship (If Date of Birth is mentioned in A.D.) or Valid Passport or National Id Card (Any One)
6. 3 PP size and 2 Auto size Photo

Course structure

Total Courses – 8

Total Credits – 32

Course Code	Title of Course	Type of Course	Credits
Semester-I
MPA 031	Physical Geography	Theory	4
MPA 032	Ecology and Environment	Theory	4
MPA 033	Introduction to Disaster Management	Theory	4
MPA 034	Disaster Vulnerability and Risk Assessment	Theory	4
MPA 035	Research Methodology and Ethics	Theory	2
MPA 036	Geoinformatics in Disaster Management	Theory	4
Semester-II
MPA 037	Occupational Health and Safety Management	Theory	4
MPA 038	Pandemic Preparedness and Response	Theory	4
MPA 039	Health Emergencies and Disater Management	Theory	4
MPA 040	Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery	Theory	4
MPAP 031	Project Report/Internship	Project/Internship	2
Total Credits			40

Examination:

The examination is conducted physically by IGNOU in Nepal under the supervision of “The Embassy of India” in Kathmandu and Biratnagar.

Evaluation:

The evaluation system of IGNOU is based upon the ‘Assignment’, ‘Term End Examination’ and ‘Project Work’. Assignment marks will carry 30% and Term End Examination marks will carry 70% weightage in the Final Grade Card.