Indian Social Institute, Research and training organization in Lodi Institutional Area, Delhi, India.
The Indian Social Institute is a research and training organization in Delhi's Lodi Institutional Area that focuses on contemporary social issues through dedicated study centers. These centers examine public policy, governance systems, and human rights education to understand modern challenges.
The institute was founded in 1951 in Pune and moved to Delhi in 1963 as a Jesuit response to social challenges facing independent India. This relocation expanded its reach and deepened its focus on issues at the national level.
The institute publishes journals like Social Action and Women's Link that reflect its commitment to social change and document reform movements across Indian communities. These publications show how the organization has shaped discussions about social issues over decades.
The organization offers research resources and training programs that focus on marginalized communities including Dalits, tribal peoples, women, and workers in informal sectors. Visitors can learn about the practical research methods the institute uses to understand social realities on the ground.
The Mobile Orientation Team connects the organization with grassroots groups through field visits and community engagement across different regions of India. This approach brings research directly to the people whose lives the institute studies.
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