Human Resource Development (HRD)

• Term 1^st applied in 1968 in George Washington University.
• Term got more importance in 1970.
• Research is the art of scientific investigations.
• Pure research is done for the sake of knowledge only.
• Applied research aims at finding a solution of an immediate problem.

Applied rural development project (IRDP)

• 12 IRDPS have been implemented in Nepal covering 34 districts.

Training and visits system ( T and V)

• Concept 1^st developed in mid 1970s by Daniel Benor.
• 1^st introduction in two districts Bara and Parsa through Narayani Zone irrigation Project.

Tuki System

• Developed in 1977.
• Adopted in Dolkha and Sindhupalchowk.

Learning

• Modification in the behaviour of organism due to experience.
• Stimulus à
• Response à

4 important laws of SR Theory

a) Law of readiness

b) Law of exercise

c) Law of effect

d) Law of belonginess