The Institute's research focuses on following areas:

Thrust Area

Development, Policy and Planning: Globalization, Climate Change, Mobility and Migration, Urban and Rural, Equity and Sustainability, Livelihood and Employment, Science and Technology, Human Development.

Culture, Democracy and Politics: Voices at the Margins, Oral Traditions and Digital Culture, Ethno- History, Social Movements, Addressing issues of Marginalities (Caste, Class, Gender and Sexuality, Tribes and Minorities), Law, Governance and Public Services.

Issues in Social Sector: Education and Skills; Health, Nutrition and Food Security; Social Welfare and Social Security.