CDS Trivandrum

Monsoon School on Inequality-2025 at CDS jointly with INET, YSI and Economiga during 24-26 July, 2025. For detailed programme schedule: cds.edu/event/inet-ysi…

We have great pleasure in inviting you to the Book Discussion of Shri. R. Mohan's recent book titled "STORY OF SCHISMS AND ISMS: KERALA - FROM THE TWILIGHT OF MONARCHY TO THE PRESENT" on tomorrow, Friday the 11th July at Joan Robinson Hall from 02:00 pm onwards.

Seminar on "Imperatives of regulating the Knowledge and Technology driven Industries in India" by Professor P. L. Beena today at Joan Robinson Hall from 03:30 pm onwards.

Seminar on "Contemporary Critiques of Political Economy" to be delivered by Prof. Ananta Kumar Giri,  Founding Honorary Executive Trustee,Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Puducherry and Chennai and Prof. (Retd.) MIDS, Chennai today at CDS from 03:30 pm onwards.

Seminar on "Impact of Digitalization on Firm Performance and Financial Inclusion of the Informal Sector in India: Pre and Post COVID Analysis to be delivered by Dr. K. Chandra Shekar, Assistant Professor, CDS today at Joan Robinson Hall from 03:30 pm onwards.

All are invited to the Seminar on "Beyond Numbers: Transforming Math Learning in Government Schools" to be delivered by Ms. K. Vaijayanti, Director Research and Evaluation, Akshara Foundation, Bangalore today at Joan Robinson Hall from 03:30 pm onwards.

All are invited to the Seminar on "Leaving the acacia tree? Dignity and changing terms of schooling inclusion among mobile pastoralists in Gujarat" to be delivered by Professor Caroline Dyer, Centre for Global Development, University of Leeds today from 03:30 pm onwards at CDS.

All are invited to the seminar titled "Social Mobility of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Tamil Nadu: A Jati-wise Analysis" to be delivered by Prof. Thiagu Ranganathan, Professor, CDS today at Baker Auditorium from 03:30 pm onwards.

All are invited to a seminar on "Driving Change: Government Strategies and Technological Innovations in India's Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Sector" to be delivered by Prof. Sunil Mani, Visiting Professor, CDS and Ahmedabad University today at Joan Robinson Hall from 03:30 pm.

14th Dr. P. K. Gopalakrishnan Memorial Lecture titled "Harnessing the Economic Potential of Indian Cities" to be delivered by Dr. Rana Hasan, Regional Lead Economist for South Asia, Asian Development Bank today from 02:00 pm onwards at Joan Robinson Hall, CDS

The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) kicks off its inaugural PhD colloquium, "Crossroads," today! This event seeks to engage with the broader research community in the development discourse across the country. For details: cds.edu/event/cds-phd-…

CDS PhD Colloquium-Crossroads 2025 - A platform for PhD scholars across Indian universities to present their work and receive focused feedback and inputs. For more details: cds.edu/event/cds-phd-…

Announcement of detailed List of Recommended Research Proposals of Multi-Disciplinary Research Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India(2024-25) icssr.org/result #Tribal #research

Seminar on "The Kerala Maritime Communities Project (KMCP): Brief History, Project Aims and Initial Results" by Prof Thomas F Tartaron, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, University of Pennsylvania and Pro. P. Sanal Mohan, Former Professor, M G University today at 02:30 pm

Workshop on Open Economy Macroeconomics and Economic Integration in Emerging Market Economies at CDS during 13th - 18 March, 2025. For detailed programme schuedule: cds.edu/event/rbi-conf…

All are invited to the 15th  B. G.  Kumar  Memorial  Lecture on "Universal Health Coverage in India: A Continuing Journey" by Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), and Former Chief Scientist, WHO-on Wednesday the 12th March, 2025 at CDS

Panel discussion on 'Migration: Change, Dynamics and New Challenges for Kerala and the World' Chair: Dr. K. Vasuki, IAS Principal Secretary, NORKA Department, Government of Kerala You can also join us here: youtube.com/live/mQ6a9PHz3…

Kerala and the World Economy Conference has started. Keynote address by Professor E. Somanathan (ISI, Delhi) on 'The Impacts of Heat on Output, Labour Supply and Earnings in India'. You can also join us here: youtube.com/live/mQ6a9PHz3…