Tata Institute of Social Sciences, School of Rural Development, Tuljapur, was established in 1986 with the mission of promoting initiatives for sustainable, eco-friendly and equitable socio-economic development of rural communities. Through its programs, TISS seeks to develop students into responsible and sensitive agents of change, who can help contribute to the development of the society. The Institute has a reputation for professionalism, excellence in disciplined training and a high stature in academic pursuits. It is among the best universities in the country and was recognised as a 'Great Place to Study' in the Forbes Marquee Edition of Great Indian Institutes (2018). The School of Rural Development, Tuljapur campus, was established with the mission of promoting social justice and initiatives for sustainable, eco-friendly and equitable socio-economic development for rural communities. The SRD goes beyond offering educational courses and actively works with rural communities exposed to environmental vulnerabilities and unjust socioeconomic and political orders. While catering to the demand for professionals and social innovators in the livelihood, policy and rural development sectors, the institute is equally committed to building the capacity of frontline workers and evolving alternative experimental action programmes aimed at livelihood, social entrepreneurship and institution-building. The four Postgraduate courses offered at theSRD aims to provide a holistic contribution to the rural development sector through their one-of-a-kind curriculum that combines classroom terms and field work which enable the students to have a deeper perspective of rural development in connection with their course. The four course are:- • MA in Social Work in Rural Development • MA/MSc. in Development Policy, Planning and Practice • MA/MSc. in Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resource Governance • MA in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
