Sharabu N Chari

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[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

Unlock trusted knowledge for better research with NASSDOC, ICSSR.

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#NASSDOC #ICSSR #Research #AcademicLibraries #KnowledgeForSociety

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Cooperatives empower communities through collective action, shared ownership, and democratic governance, which in turn creates sustainable livelihoods by strengthening local economies and ensuring that development is both inclusive and people-centric.
Representing the spirit of #SahkarSeSamriddhi (Prosperity through Cooperation), cooperatives serve as a powerful model for equitable and participatory development.
ICSSR is currently supporting and overseeing 10 evidence-based social science research studies on strengthening cooperative institutions.
Some of @icssr's research projects on cooperatives cover Financial Inclusion & Financial Literacy in Dairy Cooperatives in Gujarat; Cooperative Competitiveness in Assam & Meghalaya; Mega Handloom Clusters and Weavers' Livelihoods in Trichy & Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu; Digitalisation of Cooperatives in Tamil Nadu; Sugar Cooperative Ownership in Maharashtra; Sustainable Dairy Farming & Value Chain Development in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Madhya Pradesh; Agripreneurship & Cooperative Enterprises in Karnataka; and Women’s Leadership, Gram Panchayat Governance & Cooperative Entrepreneurship in rural India.
As we mark #InternationalCooperativeDay, ICSSR reaffirms its commitment to advancing research that supports stronger institutions, sustainable livelihoods, and a more equitable and prosperous future in the true spirit of #SahkarSeSamriddhi and #ViksitBharat2047.
#ICSSR #InternationalCooperativeDay #SahkarSeSamriddhi #ViksitBharat2047 #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableDevelopment

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @MinOfCooperatn @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

As the world celebrates #InternationalCooperativeDay 2026 under the theme "Cooperatives for a Peaceful World", ICSSR reaffirms its commitment to advancing research on cooperatives across diverse sectors. Through evidence-based social science, we support policies that strengthen inclusive, resilient, and people-centred cooperative institutions.

#InternationalCooperativeDay #ICSSR #Cooperatives #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableDevelopment

[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

The spirit of freedom never dies. On the Jayanti of Amar Veer Alluri Sitarama Raju, we salute the fearless warrior who stood against oppression and inspired generations with unmatched courage. 🇮🇳🕊️
#AlluriSitaramaRaju #JaiHind #VandeMataram

[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

@naralokesh Not every hero wore a crown—some carried the dream of a free nation. Salute to the immortal spirit of Alluri Sitarama Raju on his Jayanti. His courage still inspires every heartbeat of Bharat. 🇮🇳

#AlluriSitaramaRaju #JaiHind #VandeMataram

[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

@bandaru_sravani @ncbn @naralokesh @JaiTDP @AmbicaOfficial @BJP4Andhra @PawanKalyan Not every hero wore a crown—some carried the dream of a free nation. Salute to the immortal spirit of Alluri Sitarama Raju on his Jayanti. His courage still inspires every heartbeat of Bharat. 🇮🇳

#AlluriSitaramaRaju #JaiHind #VandeMataram

[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

@GajalakshmiEla1 Thank you

[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

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[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

@dpradhanbjp कोटि-कोटि नमन। उनके विचार सदैव प्रेरणास्रोत बने रहें। 🌺

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition 2026 (State & UT Level) is now open for entries!

#ICSSR #ResearchCompetition #ResearchWriting #AcademicResearch #CAGICSSR #ResearchScholars #HigherEducation

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

A French delegation led by Prof.Nicolas Gascoin, Deputy Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the French Embassy in India met Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary. The meeting was held on June 24 for exploring potential avenues for strengthening Indo-French cooperation in the Social Sciences and Humanities and was attended by Prof. Prof. Odile Henry, Director of Centre de Sciences Humaines (CSH), New Delhi and Dr. Sylviane Pied, CNRS Research Director (French National Centre for Scientific Research), New Delhi. It was joined online by Dr. Renaud Colson, Prof. Margharita Trento and Dr. Meenakshi Singh from the French Institute of Pondicherry (IFP).

The discussions confirmed the strong potential for developing closer collaboration between ICSSR and the French research community on key research themes of AI in healthcare, climate change, defense and security studies, digital governance, technology and society, culture and heritage, etc.

#research #SocialSciences

[Sharabu N Chari @ncsharabu]

@dpradhanbjp Jai Jagannath 🙏

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

A great opportunity for college students to demonstrate word proficiency, logical thinking and pattern intelligence!

[CAG of India @IndiaCAG]

Behind every transformative policy lies a powerful idea backed by research.

The CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition offers students and researchers an opportunity to contribute to discussions on governance, accountability, and development while competing for prestigious recognition and awards.
✨ Research with purpose
🏅 Earn national recognition
🚀 Help shape a better tomorrow.

Register today and turn your insights into impact.

Link: https://t.co/hXlYGmahR4

#ResearchThatImpacts #CAGIndia #ICSSR

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

Call for applications for the ICSSR’s Senior Fellowships for the Financial Year 2026-27
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#ICSSR #SeniorFellowship #Research #SocialScience #ResearchScholar #AcademicResearch #Fellowship

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

Call for applications for the ICSSR’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for the Financial Year 2026-27
https://t.co/JQ3xnqS5BV

#ICSSR #PostdoctoralFellowship #Research #SocialScience #ResearchScholar #AcademicResearch #Fellowship

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

Funding opportunities for independent scholars doing frontier studies in Social & Human Sciences to do their postdoctoral research in areas prioritised by @icssr in the #ViksitBharat2047 framework.

Two hundred eight postdoctoral fellowships shall be offered by @icssr

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia @ugc_india

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

CAG-ICSSR Research Article Writing Competition offers an excellent opportunity to undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD student-scholars-researchers to write evidence-based research essays by drawing on the rich & unique @CAG audit data on fiscal governance.
Participate in the state-level and national-level @IndiaCAG -@icssr Research Article Writing Competitions & give your research-based insights on public policy a platform for wider communication and prestigious recognition.
Visit https://t.co/EizEjer3un for important details.

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium (Kerala Chapter), held on 22 June 2026 at EMS Hall, University of Kerala, Karaivattom campus, brought together policymakers, auditors, academics, researchers, and students to deliberate on two critical public policy themes: the State of Finances of Kerala and Waste Management in Urban Local Bodies. The colloquium highlighted the importance of leveraging public audit data for evidence-based policymaking, strengthening democratic accountability, and fostering collaboration between public institutions and the academic community. Discussions emphasized the growing need for rigorous fiscal analysis, transparent governance, and data-driven decision-making in addressing Kerala's emerging development challenges.

Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, delivered the Inaugural address and underscored the significance of the CAG–ICSSR collaboration in promoting the use of credible public audit data for research and policymaking. He emphasized that informed public discourse on state finances and waste management is essential for democratic accountability and effective governance. Ms. Preethi Abraham, Accountant General (Audit I), Kerala, highlighted the importance of collaboration between public institutions, academia, and students in promoting transparency, accountability, and evidence-based policymaking. Prof. Mohanan Kunnummal, Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala noted the importance of exposing students and young researchers to public institutions such as the CAG and ICSSR, stressing the need for stronger linkages between universities and research bodies to foster a vibrant research ecosystem. Prof. C Veeramani: Director, Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram and Shri Vishnukanth PB, Accountant General (Audit II), Kerala, led the discussions on the State of Finances of Kerala where issues such as weakening revenue base, high committed expenditure, fiscal deficit and debt, borrowing pattern and structural challenges were discussed.

The discussion on Waste Management in Urban Local Bodies was led by Ms. Preethi Abraham, Accountant General (Audit I), Kerala and Dr. Hari Kurup, Director, Institute of Studies and Surveys, Kerala. The speakers emphasized upon urbanisation and growing service delivery demands, scale of the waste management challenge, low spending and underutilisation of funds, infrastructure and operational gaps and sustainable urban Governance.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students which made the colloquium a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange. The insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and constructive deliberations significantly enriched the discourse on Kerala’s public finances and urban waste management.

The colloquium also featured the announcement of the CAG-ICSSR Research Article Competition, which seeks to promote research and analytical skills among students and young scholars in the areas of public finance, governance, and accountability. The competition is open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students on themes such as fiscal federalism, local governance, employment and MSMEs, and social sector spending. With attractive awards at both state and national levels, the initiative aims to encourage greater academic engagement with issues of public policy, public finance, and governance.

Students are requested to visit the ICSSR website to submit their entries for the CAG-ICSSR Research Article Competition.

[Dhananjay Singh @DhananjayaJnu]

ICSSR Senior Fellowship is a prestigious research fellowship scheme that supports senior researchers engaged in independent social & humanities research in the fields identified by @icssr in the overall framework of #ViksitBharat2047

If you have a research idea for #ViksitBharat2047, turn it into a research design & apply for @icssr Senior Research Fellowship.

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia

[Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr]

The Indian Council of Social Science Research organised a first-of-its-kind Research Methodology Workshop for undergraduate students today in the hybrid mode. The workshop was aimed to provide insights into the process of doing research in social and human sciences, and was attended by undergraduate students across Bharat.
Prof Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, in his introductory address, highlighted the role of NEP 2020 in integrating research in the four-year undergraduate curriculum. He introduced the participants to the interpretive frameworks in Indian knowledge traditions, and emphasised the need to decolonise research and knowledge frameworks for young scholars pursuing research in social and human sciences. In the Age of AI, he suggested that the orientation towards India’s linguistic heritage, cultural richness, multidisciplinary philosophical traditions, and recognition of indigenous knowledge can qualitatively improve research in social and human sciences in creating context-specific, meaningful societal solutions.

Prof. Manfred Max Bergman, University of Basel, Switzerland, gave a highly engaging presentation on “From Imagination to Research Proposal”. Underscoring observation as a key faculty for researchers, he encouraged students to think meaningfully about their surroundings. Framing research questions, the importance of language, and developing research proposals with defined variables and objectives were discussed in an interactive format. Professor Bergman explained to the students the shift from deficit-based questions, which focus primarily on problems or shortcomings, to possibility-based questions, which explore opportunities, strengths, and constructive outcomes.

Prof. Saswati Choudhury & Dr Bhaswati Borgohain from OKD Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati, jointly led the session on "Multidisciplinarity in Research," focusing on the necessity of crossing traditional disciplinary boundaries to study complex modern social issues. They provided the students with practical guidance on research ethics, preventing plagiarism, and understanding how to structure and draft formal academic project proposals for multidisciplinary enquiries.

#research #methodology