Development, Infrastructure & Sustainability
Development is one of the most important questions facing contemporary society.
But development cannot be understood only through economic indicators.
It also involves infrastructure, communities, institutions, technology, environment, culture and quality of life.
The Development, Infrastructure & Sustainability Lab can examine how these dimensions interact.
Research may explore
UrbanizationRural developmentInfrastructureTechnologySustainable developmentEnvironmental challengesEconomic opportunitiesCommunity resilience
A road, water system, transport network or digital infrastructure is not merely a physical asset. It changes how people live, work and interact. Understanding those consequences requires social research.
Social Harmony
Social harmony is not simply the absence of conflict.
It involves relationships, trust, inclusion, belonging and the ability of different groups to live and work together.
The Social Harmony Lab can study:
Community relationshipsIntergenerational changeFamily structuresSocial mobilityCultural interactionInclusionSocial resilience
Its purpose is to understand what strengthens or weakens social cohesion.
Youth & Women
Young people and women are central to understanding social transformation.
The Youth & Women Lab can investigate:
AspirationsEducationEmploymentEntrepreneurshipMigrationDigital behaviorLeadershipParticipationChanging family and social relationships
Current research interests
GenZ news behaviorGenZ social issuesWomen's participation in politics
A primary-data pilot on women in politics has also been initiated with SP College, Pune. These examples illustrate how broad themes can become focused research programs.
National Security & Contemporary Challenges
National security is increasingly connected to social and technological change.
Research can therefore examine:
Information ecosystemsMisinformationStrategic communicationSocial resilienceEmerging technologiesDemographic changeCyber-social behaviorOther contemporary challenges
The Lab can bring together researchers from humanities, social sciences, technology and other disciplines.
Glorious India
A society cannot understand its present without engaging seriously with its past.
The Glorious India Lab can study:
HistoryIndian Knowledge SystemsLiteratureArtsArchitectureHeritageCultural traditionsOral historiesHistorical narratives
The objective is to create rigorous scholarship that documents, studies and interprets India's intellectual and cultural heritage.
Nationalism & Ideology
Ideas influence how people understand society, citizenship and nationhood.
The Nationalism & Ideology Lab can explore:
NationalismNation-buildingPolitical thoughtConstitutional valuesDemocratic idealsIdentityIdeological traditions
Research in this area benefits from historical depth, interdisciplinary scholarship and engagement with different perspectives.
Politics & Governance
Governance determines how institutions operate and how decisions are translated into public outcomes.
The Politics & Governance Lab can examine:
Public policyPublic administrationDecentralizationLocal governanceCivic participationInstitutional capacityTechnology and governancePolicy implementation
Research can go beyond reviewing policy documents to examine how policies are implemented in practice.
