Introduction

The Indian Social Institute was founded in 1951 as a center for research, that articulates an ideology to contribute to the task of social transformation for inclusive growth and development of all sections of society. Adhering to this mandate the Institute has been ever in search of new ways of engaging in social transformation according to the signs of the times. During the last seven decades, the Institute has enjoyed great credibility among academicians, activists, students, and marginalized communities through varied interventions like action-based research, publications, capacity-building programs, and policy interventions through advocacy works. It has also provided space for like-minded persons and organizations to come together, reflect, and respond with appropriate strategies.

The Research Department of the Institute is an important hub of socially relevant research that generates authentic and credible data and knowledge for academics, social scientists, social activists, and civil society organizations. The outcomes of the research are published in books and articles made available for other NGOs, social activists, researchers, human rights organizations, and common people. Academic seminars and conferences on social issues are conducted and the papers presented at these seminars are later edited and published as well. The Research Department also conducts training programs, workshops, and consultations on socially relevant themes while engaging with academicians, professors from Universities, and policymakers.