Vignana Jyothi" an Educational Society was registered under the public societies Registration Act 1 of 1350 Fasli during 1991. It is a public charitable society formed with charitable objects such as Social, Economy and Educational upliftment and provision of Medical relief in rural areas with particular emphasis on downtrodden, economically weaker sections and people below poverty time.

Mission :

1. To deliver world class research and innovation in science and engineering

2. To develop and deliver Multidisciplinary approach in teaching, research and innovation to offer best of the service to the society

3. To generate and disseminate knowledge and to work with international partners to provide innovative solutions to the challenges
   the world is facing today

4. To establish an effective learning environment that encourages understanding and curiosity in students to face global challenges.

5. To provide the students with education that combines rigorous academic study.

6. To develop the ability in students to work wisely, creatively and effectively for the betterment of the Society / mankind

Vision :

              To establish an environment which encourages understanding and curiosity and inspire creativity that is necessary to provide innovative solutions for the global challenges in health, energy, environment and finally economy.

           “Vignana Jyothi” Educational society was established by a group of Industrialists, Businessmen, Academicians, Professionals and NRIs of AP & Telangana who are known for achieving commendable results in their respective fields. It was established as a nonprofit organization to cater the needs of industry and business sectors by providing effective learning environment to potential youth so as to enable them to take on present and future challenges. In this endeavor Vignana Jyothi has established the following educational Institutions in various sectors like Engineering and Technology, Management, Arts and Science, Schools, Agriculture which covers from K. G to P. G.

1. Vignana Jyothi Public School (1992) - School education - Nursery to X class

2. Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management-1993 - MBA

3. VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (1995) - Diploma, U.G. and P.G.

4. Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Institute of Rural Development (2004) - Vocational Training in Agriculture and Polytechnic in Agriculture Courses

5. Vignana Jyothi Institute of Arts & Science (2011) - B.A., B.Sc., B. Com., and B.B.A.

Basic Objectives of DRNVJIRD

1. To provide Vocational Training and skill development in Agriculture to rural poor youth of farming community so as to equip them with the latest technologies in Agriculture.

2. To develop confidence in trainees so as to enable them to take up own farming in their respective villages as a livelihood and help other farmers of the villages as model farmers.

3. To develop appropriate curriculum based on the available literature such that the trainees get thorough knowledge and practice in the current and advanced agricultural technologies.

4. To establish and conduct classes for the trainees/ students in the field of crop production, seed production, integrated nutrient, pest and disease management.

5. To undertake, promote and guide in the application of agricultural practices in the field of water, nutrients, pests and disease management

6. To provide hands on field training by integrating with classroom teaching in crop production and seed production.

7. To act as a clearing house of information not only in research but in all agricultural matters related to the curriculum and best practices in the Agricultural Industry.

8. To collaborate with institutions, organizations, associations and societies and service organizations interested in similar objects.

9. To establish and maintain a research and reference library based on the objects of the institute and furnish it with books, reviews, magazines, newspapers and other literature pertaining to agriculture.

Vision :

To develop into a practical oriented academic center of excellence in the field of Agriculture with Vocational Training, Diploma, U.G. and P.G. education and research to help students and farmers and find solutions faced in Agriculture with the available and latest technologies with social commitment and to improve rural economy as a whole and face the challenges in future with confidence.

              With outstanding success in the field of education, most of the members with their roots in rural agriculture fields felt that they owe something to the rural farming community, also the backbone of the nation. With the invoke of this thought Vignana Jyothi has established Dr. D. Rama Naidu Vignana Jyothi Insitute of Rural Development in 2004 on a 33 acres of farmland in Tuniki (Village), Kowdipally (Mandal), Medak (District), Telangana with a generous donataion by Dr. D. Rama Naidu a Chief Patron of the Society to train rural poor youth in the area of agriculture and allied subjected by integrating classroom learning with field experience.

        The Institute started providing three months "Vocational Training in Agriculture" in 2005 . The Board of Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh has recognized the institute as a Vocational Training Center in Agriculture, training is totally free of cost both academic and residentially. In these days DNRNVJIRD has established excellent links with PJTSAU, ANGRAU, ICRISAT, Bayer Crop Science, Kaveri Seeds, Heritage Foods, Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt Ltd, Sri Ram Bio Seeds Pvt Ltd etc.