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
Role of Women in Family-Owned Small Business
Role of Women in Family-Owned Small Business - She Works, Family Survives This study examines the role, contribution, and lived experiences of women engaged in family-owned small businesses operating largely…
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…
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).
Vacancy Announcement: Executive Assistant to the CEO
The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS), New Delhi, invites applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organized, and motivated professional to provide…
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…
Policy Brief and Report on our recent study on the Role of Panchayats in Climate Resilience in North East India (August 2025)
Policy Brief and Report on our recent study on the Role of Panchayats in Climate Resilience in North-eastern India (August 2025) POLICY BRIEF Beyond Blueprints: Strengthening Gram Panchayats for Localised…
Climate Resilience Must Start with Communities and Gram Panchayats
Northeast India, known for its ecological richness, diverse tribal cultures, and fragile terrain, is increasingly being identified as one of India’s most climate-vulnerable regions. Frequent floods, landslides, glacial melt, shifting…