Institute of Social Sciences (1985-2025)

40 years of Research-Action-Transformation

At the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS), we believe that knowledge is not power until it is shared—and capacities are not built until communities can rise with them. We are a dynamic hub where research meets action, and ideas translate into impact.

Founded on 28 August 1985, and registered under the Societies Registration Act of India, 1860, ISS was born out of a compelling vision: to make participatory democracy the heartbeat of sustainable development.

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Completed Projects

Over the course of 40 years, from 1985 to 2025, ISS has successfully undertaken and...

Ongoing Projects

Towards Health Security: A Study of PM-Jan Arogya Yojana Implementation in Two States This study...