Research

Pioneering Social Science Research

Research is at the heart of the Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute. Our core focus lies in dissecting socio-economic, political, and cultural challenges in Indian society. The Institute serves as a prime consulting and research body for various State and Central Government Ministries, NGOs, and international organizations.

Core Thrust Areas

Development Planning and Policy: Focusing on macroeconomic implications, regional disparities, and poverty alleviation strategies.
Culture, Power, and Change: Exploring the sociopolitical structures, caste dynamics, subaltern histories, and rural transformation.
Environment, Health, and Education: Analyzing the nexus between ecological degradation, public health outcomes, and accessibility to quality education.
Democracy and Institutions: Evaluating grassroots democratic institutions (Panchayati Raj), electoral politics, and institutional efficacies.
Population and Human Development: Studying demographic dividends, migration patterns, and human capability formation.

Ongoing Projects (2025-26)

Project Title	Project Director	Sponsoring Agency
Impact Evaluation of MGNREGA in Selected Districts of UP	Prof. B.N. Tiwari	Ministry of Rural Development, GoI
Mapping Cultural Heritage of Kumbh Mela	Prof. Badri Narayan	ICSSR, New Delhi
Maternal and Child Health Interventions in Tribal Areas	Dr. Archana Singh	UNICEF India
Agrarian Crisis and Farmer Suicides in Bundelkhand	Dr. Chandraiah Gopani	Govt. of Uttar Pradesh

Looking for past research?

The Institute has successfully completed over 250 research projects since its inception. You can explore the comprehensive archive of our completed research.

View Completed Projects Archive