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“Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is an advanced research institute established and fully funded by the Reserve Bank of India for carrying out research on development issues from a multi-disciplinary point of view.
IGIDR was registered as an autonomous society on November 14, 1986 and as a public trust in January 1987. On December 28, 1987 the campus was inaugurated by Late. Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
Subsequently, the Institute was recognized as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act.
Starting as a purely research institution, it rapidly developed into a full-fledged teaching cum research organisation when it launched a Ph.D. program in the field of development studies in 1990. The objective of the Ph.D. programme is to produce researchers with diverse disciplinary backgrounds who can address issues of economics, energy and environment policies. In 1995, the institute initiated the M. Phil programme. The M.Sc. programme commenced in 2003 to introduce students to the world of research at an earlier stage.
At present the Institute has about 188 employees and students, that include about 26 full time faculty members, 22 non-academic staff and about 140 M.Sc./M.Phil/Ph.D students.
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Our Research Agenda
The research agenda of the Institute for IGIDR is shaped by a dynamic interplay of policy relevance, faculty expertise, and collaborations with national and international sponsors.
Each research initiative is carefully aligned with pressing economic and developmental challenges, while also encouraging academic innovation driven by the individual interests of faculty members. The Institute emphasizes both theoretical and applied research, ensuring that its work has real-world impact.
The findings and insights generated through these initiatives are disseminated widely under IGIDR’s banner in the form of discussion papers, comprehensive project reports, scholarly books, insightful monographs, and reprints of peer-reviewed journal articles. These publications serve as a vital knowledge resource for policymakers, academics, and industry professionals alike.
Broad Areas of Research at IGIDR
Economic Reforms and Macroeconomic Policies
Since 1991, India’s trade policy shifted to a liberal, export-driven model, boosting global ties and competitiveness.
Agricultural Economics, Food Policy
Studying rural productivity, farm policy, food distribution, and sustainability in the agri-sector.
International Trade and Exchange Rates
Exploring trade patterns, exchange rate movements, global competitiveness, and trade policy impacts.
Poverty, Safety Nets, PDS, Rural Development
Examining poverty trends, welfare schemes, rural livelihoods, and public distribution effectiveness.
Public Economics
Focusing on taxation, government spending, fiscal federalism, and policy evaluation frameworks.
Financial Sector, Banking
Researching banking systems, financial regulation, capital markets, and monetary policy effectiveness.
Recent Publications
Trade Policy Post-Reform India
Since 1991, India’s trade policy shifted to a liberal, export-driven model, boosting global ties and competitiveness.
Banking Sector Analysis
India’s banking sector evolved post-liberalization with focus on digitization, inclusion, and NPA control.
Explore Our Full Archive
Browse the complete list of IGIDR publications and research materials.