Research
Rigorous, Actionable & Evidence-Based Policy Inquiry
Our research verticals produce independent, high-impact studies designed to solve systemic governance challenges, foster technological equity, and build sustainable economic ecosystems.
✦ AI and digital governance
As artificial intelligence transforms societal infrastructure, our desk works on ethical frameworks, algorithmic accountability, data privacy laws, and citizen-centric Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
Responsible & Inclusive AI
Designing guidelines that mitigate algorithmic bias, ensure linguistic accessibility in Indian languages, and prioritize social good over unchecked automation.
Data Sovereignty & Cybersecurity
Evaluating data governance laws, cross-border data transfer protocols, and national cybersecurity resilience frameworks.
✦ Governance and public policy
Examining administrative efficiency, decentralization, civic service delivery mechanisms, and regulatory reforms that strengthen democratic participation.
Institutional Capacity Building
Modernizing bureaucratic processes through workflow digitisation, citizen feedback loops, and transparent performance metrics.
Decentralized Local Governance
Empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies with fiscal autonomy, technical capacity, and data-driven planning.
✦ Economy and development
Conducting empirical economic research on inclusive wealth creation, MSME formalization, rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable transition pathways.
MSME & Grassroots Entrepreneurship
Assessing access to institutional credit, cluster modernization, and ease of doing business for micro-enterprises.
Fiscal Sustainability & Green Growth
Models for green industrial strategy, renewable energy transition finance, and balanced regional development corridors.
✦ Culture and civilisation
Exploring Indian knowledge traditions, preserving civilisational wisdom, safeguarding indigenous heritage, and fostering contemporary cultural diplomacy.
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
Integrating traditional ecological knowledge, holistic wellness paradigms, and ethics into modern public policy.
Heritage Preservation & Cultural Economy
Revitalizing artisanal clusters, temple architecture conservation, oral histories, and cultural tourism ecosystems.
✦ Education and skilling
Analyzing foundational literacy, higher education reforms under NEP, vocational training integration, and industry-aligned skill building for youth.
Foundational Learning & Tech in Ed
Deploying hybrid learning interventions, vernacular pedagogical tools, and teacher professional development tracks.
Future of Work & Vocational Skills
Mapping emerging industry demands, artificial intelligence literacy, and apprenticeships for sustainable livelihoods.
✦ India and the world
Providing strategic analysis on foreign policy, Global South leadership, multilateral trade partnerships, and international security architecture.
Global South Solidarity
Championing developing world priorities in climate finance, tech transfer, debt sustainability, and multilateral forum reforms.
Strategic Bilateral Corridors
Strengthening knowledge ties and economic partnerships across North America, Europe, Central Asia, and the Indo-Pacific.