The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) is one of India´s leading social science research institutes. An autonomous institution, the CSDS is frequently engaged in contemporary issues and undertakes research in a number of areas, including democratic representation and governance, development policies, social equity and education.
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Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
India
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1963
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: Rajni Kothari
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Awadhendra Sharan
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Awadhendra Sharan
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2022): Awadhendra Sharan
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): Awadhendra Sharan
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2022): Awadhendra Sharan
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
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2021
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2018
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% Female staff
2024
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2021
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Organisational performance
Publications
2023
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Social
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updated: 18/05/2024
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