Minutes of the Workshop on “Challenges Faced by Women in the Panchayati Raj System, Holistic Development and Panchayats” Organised on the Occasion of the National Panchayati Raj Day Week Celebration 30 April 2026 at Shanta Memorial Rehabilitation Conference Hall, Jayadev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. A state-level workshop and interaction programme on the theme “Challenges Faced by…
Research Report (released in March 2026) on ‘Synergy Between Panchayats and Cooperatives for Vikas and Virasat: Exploring Collaborative Pathways.’ Read the report here
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
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 interest, with a special focus on Northeastern India. Under this partnership, the two institutions will jointly plan and organize academic seminars and workshops, host and…
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 organizations launched its study, The State of Marginal Farmers Report 2025: Assessing Cooperative Societies’ Engagement and Business. Diversification Strategies Across India, through a workshop held…
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 Shri SN Tripathi IAS (Retd.), IIPA at ANS Hall, Institute of Social Sciences, on 19 December 2025 @ 3 pm Also, Launching the ISS Coffee Table Book, 40 years, by Dr George Mathew.
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).
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 here
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 Raj Day and to critically examine the status and effectiveness of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha, especially in the context of comprehensive rural…
The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) is expanding its pool of consultants for upcoming short-term and long-term assignments across India.
We invite applications from motivated junior and mid-level professionals who are passionate about development practice and public systems.
