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Evidence-informed · Collaborative · Critical
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ADCPS is committed to evidence-informed, collaborative, and critical research in various policy fields, focusing specifically on policy formulation and evaluation in India. -
Master's and PhD Programme
Academics
Offering Master's and PhD programmes with courses in policy theory and specific policy domains, the centre aims to provide a fillip to policy studies in India. -
Faculty · Researchers · Students · Fellows
People
The centre’s faculty, researchers, and students come from a wide range of backgrounds and offer diverse expertise, thus forming our richest resource.
PhD Students
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MPP Students
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Policy Talks
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Policy Dialogues
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Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies
IIT Bombay
Policy Studies is a relatively nascent discipline in India. Given the increasing complexities of the economy, international relations, technology, and governance, it is imperative that this discipline takes firm roots in our polity and society. Realising the important role of the academic community to play in this regard, the Centre was set up in 2016 to provide a fillip to the study of Public Policy, and in setting up this Centre, we hope to make insightful and actionable contributions to the field of Policy Studies.
NEWS & EVENTS
What's happening in ADPCS
ADMISSIONS
We invite aspiring scholars and researchers to join our vibrant community dedicated to advancing policy studies. Explore our diverse academic programs, including MPP and PhD tracks, designed to equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex policy challenges.
ACADEMICS
We focus on fostering a robust academic environment that nurtures scholarly inquiry and innovation. Our faculty members are dedicated to cutting-edge research, while our programs empower students and postdoctoral fellows to engage deeply in policy studies.
SPOTLIGHT
RESEARCH
The Centre is committed to evidence-informed, collaborative, and critical research in various policy fields, focusing specifically on policy formulation and evaluation in India. Explore the array of our focus areas.
PROJECTS
A Study in Intelligence: Mapping the Impact of AI on Indian Labour
- Anupam Guha
- Technology and Policy
Age-Friendly Cities
Ageing and Cities
AI and Automation in the Indian Judiciary – a policy analysis
- Anupam Guha
- Technology and Policy
Backsliding Civil Liberties and Democratic Policymaking
Capacitating local governments in risk informed planning:Establishing a Living Lab
- N. C. Narayanan
- Water, Sanitation, Energy, Climate Change
Changing Role of Intermediary Organisations in an Expanding System of Higher Education in India
- Malish C. M.
- Social Policy
Circular Economy Towards of Solid Waste in Barauni, Bihar.Tecnimont Infra
- N. C. Narayanan
- Water, Sanitation, Energy, Climate Change
College Effect on Academic and Career Outcomes: An Analysis of Engineering Education
- Malish C. M.
- Social Policy
Content Benchmarking and Diversity Study
Data Brokering Practices and Data Trustworthiness: A Policy Evaluation – Parts I & II
- Shishir K. Jha
- Digital Society and Governance
Designing Circular Habitat: Establishing Living Labs in 5 Indian Cities
- N. C. Narayanan
- Water, Sanitation, Energy, Climate Change
Digital Transformation of Public Welfare and Social Policies: A Law and Economic Analysis
- Rahul Suresh Sapkal
- Social Policy
Environmental Justice in Bangalore using Paired Data
- Naveen Bharathi
- Urban Policy
Examining the structural dimensions of the digital industry
- Shishir K. Jha
- Digital Society and Governance
Higher Education for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement: A Study of Diversity and Discrimination in Higher Education Institutions
- Malish C. M.
- Social Policy
Higher Education Success and Social Mobility: A Study of UGC Coaching Schemes
- Malish C. M.
- Social Policy
Household level waste management and its circularity
- Shishir K. Jha
- Digital Society and Governance
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