Research Report on Panchayats and Cooperatives
Research Report (released in March 2026) on 'Synergy Between Panchayats and Cooperatives for Vikas and Virasat: Exploring Collaborative Pathways.' Read the report here
Annual Report 2025-26
Over the past forty years, ISS has made enduring contributions to India’s democratic and developmental journey. Its work has focused on areas of long-term national relevance. Read it here
Institute of Social Sciences and Dibrugarh University Sign MoU for Academic Collaboration
The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) and Dibrugarh University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 12 January 2026 to promote academic collaboration and joint initiatives in areas of mutual…
FEED, ISS and Partner Institutions Launch the State of Marginal Farmers Report, 2025
Launch of “The State of Marginal Farmers Report 2025” : A Report The Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED) in collaboration with Institute of Social Sciences and other partner…
ISS Annual Lecture 2025 and Release of the Coffee Table Book – Event Report
On 19 December 2025, the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) formally launched its Coffee Table Book, ISS@40: Voices, Memories and Milestones, marking four decades of the Institute’s contribution to social science research, policy engagement, and institution-building.
Viksit Bharat 2047 through Public Policy and Governance
Viksit Bharat 2047 through Public Policy and Governance Shri SN Tripathi IAS (Retd.), IIPA at ANS Hall, Institute of Social Sciences, on 19 December 2025 @ 3 pm Also, Launching…
Book Discussion on Public Administration in the 21st Century
Join us for a book discussion on "Public Administration in the 21st Century: A Global South Perspective," organized by the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) and the Centre for Public Policy and Governance (CPP&G).
Panchayati Raj Monthly Update
Read the latest Panchayati Raj Update (PRU) Newsletter Click here for PRU English issue PRU हिंदी अंक के लिए यहां क्लिक करें PRU Newsletter Archive from 2015 onwards Click…
National Panchayati Raj Day Celebration
A one-day Workshop on the theme “Comprehensive Development and Panchayat” was held on 26th April 2025 by the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS), New Delhi, to observe the National Panchayati…
Paper Invited for the Two Day Seminar on Mitigating Climate Change to the Blue Ecosystem
Paper Invited for the Two Day Seminar on Mitigating Climate Change to the Blue Ecosystem, 5-6 August 2025, ICAR_CMFRI, Kochi, Kerala Please follow the link for more details here.