Institute of Social Sciences

At the Institute of Social Sciences (ISS), we believe that knowledge is not power until it is shared—and capacities are not built until communities can rise with them.

We are a dynamic hub where research meets action, and ideas translate into impact. Founded on 28 August 1985, and registered under the Societies Registration Act of India, 1860, ISS was born out of a compelling vision: to make participatory democracy the heartbeat of sustainable development. More...