Centre for Social and Economic Progress
@CSEP_Org
CSEP is an independent, Indian public policy think tank based in New Delhi. We're hiring: https://csep.org/current-openings/
Japan was once a top FDI source for India—so why has investment slowed? @CSEP_Org's latest blog by @ComptonChandler explains how regulatory reform, supply-chain fixes, and deeper Indo-Japan partnerships could turn the tide. Read more: csep.org/blog/closing-t… #India #Japan #FdI…
How does net metering balance the benefits for consumers vs. DISCOMs? @nit1995 explains top findings from his paper with Sharath Rao & @DrTongia—covering rooftop solar, savings, & new challenges for India. Watch for insights! #India #cleanenergyforall #EnergyEfficiency
How is China changing South Asia's balance of power? Join @CSEP_Org's seminar Aug 5, 2025 for insights from regional experts and the release of a major report on China’s growing influence—across trade, security, media & more. Register now: csep.org/event/china-in… #Geopolitics…
.@CSEP_Org is looking for a Development Associate to support fundraising and donor engagement. Join us to help power evidence-based public policy research. Apply: csep.org/job/developmen… #HiringNow #fundraising #Jobs #Policy #DelhiNCR #ThinkTank
Weekend Reads: How can India achieve equitable healthcare for all? Healthcare in India has improved—but equity still lags. This weekend, read 3 key @CSEP_org papers on how we fund, plan & deliver care for everyone 👇 1️⃣ Health financing: Why higher budgets ≠ better outcomes?…
It’s been an energising week at @CSEP_Org! We kicked things off with a discussion on India’s global partnerships for critical minerals, hosted advisory meetings with our mining team. We also reconnected at a lively staff get-together and closed the week with a debrief with our…
Wonder how net metering works? Who wins in net metering—consumers or DISCOMs? Our latest @CSEP_Org paper by @nit1995, Sharath Rao & @DrTongia explores the rooftop solar trade-off: lower bills vs. DISCOM revenue strain. Learn more in our latest analysis: csep.org/working-paper/……
.@vedavn, Fellow at @CSEP_Org, participated in @AnantaAspen's inaugural India-Africa Dialogue, engaging with leaders and changemakers on deepening cross-regional ties and shared development goals. Stay tuned for updates from our research on building deeper India-Africa ties!…
CSEP research cited in @IndianExpress's explainer on Delhi’s PPP slum rehab model. The article unpacks why private participation has stalled & features analysis by @roy_debarpita and @rashmi_kundu on the hurdles to effective, inclusive urban redevelopment. As the city rethinks…
.@GaneshSivamani & Karthik Bansal recently joined the #3CSET convening at @ICRIER, New Delhi. Together with partners across think tanks and civil society, our @CSEP_Org scholars explored circularity, resilient ecosystems, and policy shifts for a just energy transition. Looking…
Book review of "OTP Please!" by @V_Vasudevan, Visiting Fellow @CSEP_Org, published in @bsindia by @chintanwriting. A must-read on the real impact of ecommerce on buyers, sellers & gig workers in South Asia. Read here: business-standard.com/book/otp-pleas… #bookreviews #India
Do heritage restoration and borderland development serve China’s diplomatic goals in South Asia? In episode 5 of our China in South Asia series, @SJargad spoke to Kalyan Bhandari & @akhanal about China’s growing presence in Nepal through tourism, heritage rebuilding, and…
Is India's rooftop solar growth creating an unintended challenge? Our new @CSEP_Org paper by @nit1995, Sharath Rao & @DrTongia explores the trade-off between consumer benefits & Discom finances. Can Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana deliver for both? Read more:…
How is food delivery changing the way we eat? @V_Vasudevan’s "OTP Please!" explores the trade-off between convenience, health, and cost in the age of delivery apps. Read an excerpt in @thewire_in: m.thewire.in/article/books/… #OTPPlease #gigworkers #BookReview
How is AI transforming research? Join us for @CSEP_Org webinar with TG Srinivasan, @rishitasachdev1 & @RohitVijay, moderated by @laveeshbhandari. Learn, with practical examples and tips to use these tools safely and effectively. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #webinar…
💶 The EU’s Global Gateway aims to mobilise €300B for sustainable, secure, values-based infrastructure by 2027. In a new brief w/ @CSDR_India, we asked @_RiyaSinha & @Giu_Ter to examine how EU–India priorities can align in the Indo-Pacific. in.boell.org/en/2025/07/08/… 🧵THREAD👇
We hosted an Internal Talk on “Key takeaways from India’s international partnerships on critical minerals”. @anindita_sinh & moderator @pramamurthi1989 shared fresh insights from our blog series - spotlighting collaborations with the EU, US, Australia, & Japan & what’s next for…
Why is India’s female labour force participation still so low? 📉Shishir Gupta & Aalhya Sabharwal at a recent Brown Bag presentation highlighted it’s not just about education or social norms, demand for women’s work matters too. Policies must address both supply and demand to…
India’s green future depends on trade integration! Our new blog by Nancy Gupta & @PrernaPrabhaka3 breaks down how lowering tariffs, boosting R&D, and joining global value chains in green goods can drive progress on net zero. Policy takeaways for a sustainable, competitive…
It was a packed auditorium on July 16, as the seminar on 'Decoding State Growth' commenced. The seminar discussed why some states have managed to grow more than others. And what is the role of large cities in driving state growth? Special thanks to the Chair Montek Singh…
