Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

ICSSR was established in the year of 1969 by the Government of India to promote research in social sciences in India.

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Indian Council of Social Science Research announces a one-day Research Methodology workshop for third and fourth year undergraduate students to be held on 24th June 2026 in hybrid mode.

In alignment with the vision of National Education Policy 2020, the methodology workshop will focus on doing research in social and human sciences at the undergraduate level.

Young scholars are requested to register themselves on the following link:
https://t.co/BmRq7RA86j

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Professor Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, participates in an engaging discussion on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025, presenting his perspectives on the importance of this landmark reform in the education system for making the HEIs enabler of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Youtube link:
https://t.co/iqRyZz16BZ

#viksitbharat

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Become key stakeholders in Bharat’s fiscal governance by analysing @IndiaCAG audit reports, drawing critical insights from them, and developing research ideas for #ViksitBharat2047

Students and scholars are encouraged to submit their entries to the @IndiaCAG -@icssr Research Article Writing Competition!

Undergraduate/Postgraduate and PhD students & scholars are invited to contribute evidence-based research articles on four themes identified by the @IndiaCAG & @icssr

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @IndiaCAG @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @ugc_india @PIB_India @PIB_Edu

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Applications are invited for the CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition.

Themes:
• Fiscal Federalism & Governance
• Social Sector Spending
• Skilling, Employment & MSMEs
• Empowering Urban & Rural Local Bodies

Open to UG/PG students & doctoral scholars.

🏆 Prizes up to ₹1.25 lakh.

Link: https://t.co/x0PbaoGOY9

#CAGICSSR #ResearchCompetition #YoungScholars #ViksitBharat2047 #ICSSR #CAGIndia

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📢 ICSSR–NSTC (Taiwan) Joint Call for Research Proposals 2026
Strengthening India–Taiwan research collaboration in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Funding Support: Up to ₹12 Lakh per Project
 Project Duration: 2027–2028
Application Deadline: 3 August 2026

Apply now: https://t.co/FKvO78RDu4

#ICSSR #NSTC #IndiaTaiwan #ResearchCollaboration #SocialSciences #Humanities #ResearchFunding #AcademicResearch

[Indian Council of Social Science Research - NERC @nercicssr]

The Icssr Nerc in collab with the Dept. of Eco, NEHU organised the Eminent Social Scientist Lecture series on 19th May,26, where Prof. Basanta K. Pradhan delivered the lecture on "Structure of Bilateral Climate Finance" which was widely attended.
@bpandanehu @icssr

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The Icssr Nerc in collab with the Dept of Pol Sc, NEHU and the PSRSF org a Lecture /Workshop on "AI-Assisted Review of Lit for Research Tools, Techniques and Ethical Considerations" which was expertly delivered by Prof. Manas Goswami, the Resource person.
@bpandanehu @icssr

[Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan @SwissEmbassyIND]

Today, EU #Science Counsellors gathered at the Embassy to exchange ideas on #research priorities and collaboration.

Insightful inputs from Prof. @DhananjayaJnu & Dr @aparnashukla23 on funding in social & earth sciences. 🔬

@EU_in_India @moesgoi @icssr @SBFI_CH @snsf_ch

[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

A high-level review meeting was convened by Hon'ble Union Minister of Education, Shri @dpradhanbjp, along with Dr. K Radhakrishnan, former Chairman ISRO to assess the preparedness for the forthcoming NEET-UG re-examination.

Dr. K. Radhakrishnan is also the Chairman of the High Powered Steering Committee constituted to monitor implementation of recommendations on National Testing Agency (NTA).

Read more: https://t.co/HphXrBnyis

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The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium Uttar Pradesh Chapter was organized on 25 May 2026 at Lucknow University, Lucknow, by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research, with the valuable support and cooperation of the Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), Lucknow and Lucknow University. The Colloquium was conducted as part of the CAG’s initiative to promote the use of authentic, reliable, and high-quality public audit and governance data among researchers, academicians, policy analysts, and students, thereby strengthening evidence-based research and informed public policy discourse across Bharat.
The discussion primarily focused on two themes “State of Finances of Uttar Pradesh” and “Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services.” The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, research scholars, students, and professionals from diverse disciplines, creating a vibrant platform for meaningful dialogue exchange between academia and public institutions. The programme was graced by Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, New Delhi; Dr. Surendra Kumar, IA&AS, Accountant General (A&E), Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj; Shri Rajiv Kumar Pandey, IA&AS, Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow; Dr. Lokesh Choudhary, IA&AS, Deputy Accountant General, Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj; Prof. Harsh Sharma, Director, Giri Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), Lucknow; Dr. Nomita P. Kumar, GIDS, Lucknow; and Dr. Nagendra Kumar Maurya, Lucknow University. Through their insightful deliberations, the speakers highlighted key issues relating to fiscal governance, public accountability, healthcare infrastructure, and the role of research in strengthening public policy and service delivery.
A major highlight of the event was the announcement of the nationwide CAG Research Article Competition for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students to transform public audit findings into accessible and policy-relevant research outputs. The colloquium reaffirmed the importance of stronger collaboration between public institutions and academia while encouraging researchers and students to make greater use of CAG’s rich repository of data for impactful and evidence-based research.
#CAG#ICSSR#GIDS#Governance#PublicFinance

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The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium:

From Haryana, the CAG-ICSSR Colloquium reaches Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, its eighth chapter.
The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium, Uttar Pradesh Chapter, will bring into focus the critical themes of State of Finances of Uttar Pradesh and Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services bringing into focus evidence-based dialogue on fiscal sustainability, healthcare governance, and public accountability.
The colloquium will engage distinguished academicians and experts led by Dr. Lokesh Choudhary, IA&AS, Deputy Accountant General, Dr. Nagendra Kumar Maurya, Lucknow University, Dr. Surendra Kumar, IA&AS, Accountant General, Shri Rajiv K Pandey, Principal Accountant General (Audit II), Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, Dr. Nomita P. Kumar, Giri Institute of Developmental Studies, Lucknow.
As India’s most populous state and a key driver of the nation’s growth trajectory, Uttar Pradesh’s fiscal resilience and healthcare preparedness are central to the vision of ViksitBharat@2047. The colloquium seeks to examine how prudent financial management, robust healthcare delivery systems, and effective implementation of welfare schemes can accelerate equitable socio-economic transformation across the state, further highlighting the growing importance of data-driven policymaking, institutional efficiency, and outcome-oriented governance in strengthening public trust and improving quality of life for millions.
By drawing upon CAG audit findings and scholarly perspectives, this initiative shall strengthen transparency, informed policymaking, and cooperative federalism, paving way for inclusive and sustainable development. The deliberations are expected to generate meaningful recommendations for enhancing accountability, optimizing public expenditure, and improving healthcare accessibility in both urban and rural regions.

#CAGICSSR #PublicHealth #Governance #HealthcareInfrastructure #FiscalManagement

[CBSE HQ @cbseindia29]

Implementation of Third Language (R3) under NCFSE 2023

In alignment with NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023, R3 (Third Language) shall be introduced starting with class IX in the Academic Session 2026–27.

The initiative aims to strengthen multilingual learning and ensure that every learner studies at least two native Indian languages, in line with the aim of promoting India’s rich linguistic diversity.

Key highlights include:
* Phased implementation
* Structured R1, R2 and R3 framework
* Internal school-based assessment for R3
* No separate Board Examination for R3 at Class X level
* Special provisions for CwSN, foreign/transient students and CBSE Schools abroad
* Scheme of Studies/Curriculum is available at: https://t.co/gvdLsLFV6y

#CBSE #NCFSE2023 #NEP2020

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Press Release
ICSSR announces #YuvaShodhPratibha, a special research initiative for students enrolled in Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes under #NEP2020.
Through this initiative, ICSSR aims to empower the next generation of researchers and promote a culture of inquiry and innovation.

Key highlights of the initiative include:

• Support for at least 600 research projects
• Grants up to ₹3 lakh per project
• Total research assistance of ₹18 crore
• Opportunity for original, interdisciplinary and Indian-centric research

Read the Press Release here:https://t.co/8NvuIsuYnu

#ICSSR #Research #UGResearch #HigherEducation #IndianKnowledgeSystems @EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp @PIB_Edu @DhananjayaJnu

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Launched by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji, on the 58th Foundation Day of ICSSR, the “ ICSSR Yuva Shodha Pratibha Scheme” shall provide the fourth year students of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under the NEP 2020 support for doing guided research projects in Social & Human Sciences.
ICSSR has selected “Youth & Decolonisation” as the broad theme for the inaugural call for projects under this scheme.
For connected themes and sub-themes, and other details as well as guidelines, please visit the website.
@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @mansukhmandviya @OfficeOf_MM @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @YASMinistry @ugc_india @PIB_Edu @PIB_India

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ICSSR invites students of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under NEP 2020 to apply for research projects on the theme Youth and Decolonisation under Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme

https://t.co/jOnnuWriRe

#Decolonisation #youth #Undergraduate #research #projects

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The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium Haryana Chapter, organised today by the Office of the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Haryana in association with ICSSR, New Delhi, and hosted by the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh, brought together senior audit officials, economists, academicians, researchers, policymakers, scholars and students for evidence-based deliberations on governance, fiscal sustainability, and public service delivery.

The colloquium centred around two major themes--the “State of Finances of Haryana” and “Public Health Infrastructure & Management of Health Services”.

In his welcome address, Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, Principal Accountant General (Audit), Haryana, highlighted the importance of transforming audit reports into living public resources capable of informing governance reforms, accountability, and academic research.

Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, emphasised the role of social science research in bridging the gap between evidence and policymaking to strengthen governance and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Shri Davinder Sandhu, Chairman, CRRID, reflected on Haryana’s rapid economic transformation and the need for sustained interdisciplinary dialogue to address emerging developmental challenges.

The colloquium also featured engaging Q&A sessions where participants deliberated upon fiscal consolidation, healthcare accessibility, user-charge reforms, MSME productivity, quality accreditation in public health systems, and the importance of strengthening administrative data systems.

The event also witnessed the announcement of the nationwide CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition aimed at encouraging undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students to transform public audit findings into accessible and policy-relevant research outputs.

#CAG #ICSSR #CRRID #Governance #PublicFinance

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The Indian Council of Social Science Research organised the inaugural talk as a part of its new ICSSR Research Talk Series initiative. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of Labour & Employment, and Youth & Sports, Government of India, delivered the talk on “Public Healthcare in India: Moving Towards Viksit Bharat@2047", emphasising the importance of research for scholars, academics, and other stakeholders in government and academia who aspire to make India a Viksit Bharat.

The management of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Government of India, by integrating modern scientific advancements with the traditional medicinal knowledge, which is also a subject of research by him, was the highlight of the talk. Hon’ble Minister referred to the country’s rapid development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as India’s support to over 100 nations, as rooted in India’s civilisational ethos of Seva and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

Hon’ble Minister underlined the need for a decolonised multidisciplinary research vision and data-centric approach, beyond academic publications, to build a robust and holistic public healthcare system for #ViksitBharat@2047. He highlighted the relevance of Malam Ni Pothi, a pre-modern manual handwritten and compiled by Malams (sailor communities) in the Kutch region of Gujarat, recording the concepts and techniques of navigation, daily sailing, voyages and other sea-faring details as a tangible resource of Bharat’s traditional knowledge in shipping and navigation. He also referred to Charaka Samhita as a holistic example of India’s understanding of medicine, healthcare and well-being.

Hon’ble Minister called for research rooted in national priorities, cultural values, and interdisciplinarity towards the realisation of Vision Viksit Bharat 2047.

🔴 Full lecture: ICSSR YouTube Channel
https://t.co/El49dBSpMf

#ViksitBharat2047 #ICSSRResearchTalkSeries #PublicHealthPolicy