RDPR University’s first convocation on April 10 Updated: Updated: Share Article AAA Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, which was established in Gadag with an objective of realising the vision of Mahatma Gandhi’s Gram Swaraj, is all set to hold its first convocation on April 10. The Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University Act, 2016, was enacted by the State government for the establishment of this unitary University for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in Gadag. The focus of the university has been on teaching, research, training and extension leading to comprehensive and sustainable rural development through the institutions of Panchayat Raj in the State.