Objectives

Our Strategic Focus Areas

Evidence-Based Research & Regional Equity
Evidence-Based Research: Conduct rigorous policy-oriented research on federalism, intergovernmental relationships, and constitutional governance. Regional Equity: Analyse and promote fairness in policy making to reduce state-wise disparities in representation, resources, and development outcomes.
Political Representation & Fiscal Federalism
Political Representation: Develop policy recommendations to improve representation through population data, census methods, and legislative delimitation. Public Finance and Fiscal Federalism: Analyse financial structures — including the role of the Finance Commission, the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and financial autonomy — to empower states.
Comparative Frameworks & Policy Dialogue
Comparative Frameworks: Create and maintain comparative data and indices, such as the State Equity Index, to benchmark policy and governance across states. Dialogue and Policy Exchange: Organize seminars, workshops, policy roundtables, and conferences to foster collaboration amongst policy makers, journalists, civil society, and diaspora communities.
Publications & Capacity Building
Publications: Publish policy papers, working reports, and a biannual peer-reviewed journal to contribute to policy knowledge. Capacity Building: Support fellowships and training programs to empower young policy makers, civil servants, and civic leaders.
Collaborations & Non-Profit Mission
Collaborations: Collaborate with policy institutions, governmental bodies, and international organizations for knowledge-sharing and policy innovation. Non-Profit Mission: To operate exclusively for educational, academic, and charitable purposes — reinvesting all profits into furthering its mission.

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Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable federal structure for India. Every contribution, big or small, helps us advance our mission.