CSH Delhi Review

About CSH Delhi

CSH Delhi: A Leading Research Centre for Social Sciences and Humanities in India

The Centre de Sciences Humaines (CSH) of New Delhi is a renowned research centre that aims to produce and disseminate knowledge in the field of social sciences and humanities. Established in 2001, CSH has been at the forefront of research on various aspects of Indian and South Asian society, culture, politics, economy, history, and environment.

At CSH Delhi, we believe that research is essential for understanding complex social issues and finding solutions to them. Our interdisciplinary approach brings together scholars from different disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, history, geography etc., who work collaboratively on various projects.

Our objective is to conduct high-quality research that contributes to academic debates as well as policy-making processes. We strive to bridge the gap between academia and society by engaging with policymakers, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.

Research Areas

At CSH Delhi we focus on all aspects of social sciences and humanities that are relevant for the Indian and South Asian region. Our research areas include:

1. Environment: We study environmental issues such as climate change adaptation/mitigation strategies; water management; biodiversity conservation; sustainable development etc.

2. Urban Studies: We examine urbanization processes including migration patterns; urban governance; housing policies; informal settlements etc.

3. Gender Studies: We explore gender-related issues such as women's empowerment; gender-based violence; masculinity studies etc.

4. Political Science: We analyze political institutions including democracy & governance ; electoral behavior ; public policy analysis ; international relations etc .

5. History & Culture :We investigate historical events , cultural practices , heritage preservation , art forms , literature studies .


Research Projects

CSH Delhi has undertaken several research projects over the years which have contributed significantly to academic knowledge production as well as policy formulation . Some notable projects include :

1) Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in India
2) Urban Governance Reforms in India
3) Women's Empowerment through Microfinance
4) Electoral Behavior in India
5) Cultural Heritage Preservation

Publications

Our researchers regularly publish their findings in reputed national/international journals/books . Some recent publications include :

1) "Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Agriculture" (Journal of Environmental Management)
2)"Urban Governance Reforms : A Comparative Study" (International Journal of Urban Planning)
3)"Women's Empowerment through Microfinance : Evidence from Rural India" (World Development)
4)"Electoral Behavior during Covid-19 Pandemic " (Economic & Political Weekly )
5)"Cultural Heritage Preservation : Challenges & Opportunities " (Heritage Conservation)

Collaborations

We collaborate with several national/international universities/research institutes/NGOs/government agencies . Some notable collaborations include :

1) Jawaharlal Nehru University
2 )Indian Council for Social Science Research
3 )University Paris Diderot
4 )Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
5 )United Nations Development Programme

Conclusion

In conclusion,Centre de Sciences Humaines(CSH),Delhi is a leading interdisciplinary research centre dedicated towards producing high quality knowledge about various aspects related to Indian Society.CSH has been successful over years due its collaborative approach towards conducting innovative,relevant,reliable,responsible,and impactful researches.Their contribution towards bridging gap between academia,society,policy makers,civil societies have made them one among top ranking institutions across globe.Come join us at CSH if you want be part this journey!