Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development ACPSD IGNOU
The Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development explores the linkages between ‘population’ and ‘sustainable development’ in India, focusing on the intersection of population issues with areas such as health, education, opportunities for livelihoods, environmental safety and sustainable development.
Course Objectives
To introduce the contemporary issues in the field of population studies concerning the interrelationships between population and social and economic development.
To explore and gain insights into the appropriate strategic planning for population stabilization.
To understand other related thematic areas including environment, gender, reproductive health and other health issues, ageing and population displacement within broader perspectives of population and development.
To provide an understanding of theory-based knowledge as well as field experiences on the several dimensions pertaining to population and sustainable development.
IGNOU ACPSD Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from any recognized University
IGNOU ACPSD Duration: Minimum 3 months and Maximum 1 year; offered in both January & July the cycle of admissions.
Medium Instruction: English
IGNOU ACPSD Fee Structure: Rs. 1000/- for the full programme.
Programme Details :
| Block No. | Title of the Block | Download |
| Block 1 | Population, Sustainable Development and Human Development | |
| Block 2 | Key issues on Population and Sustainable Development in India | |
| Block 3 | Population and Sustainable Development: Programmes and Policies | |
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