Understand how ecological systems and development intersect

Study how values and evidence inform responsible action

Do gains in human health status come at the cost of future generations?

A two week exploration of the life experiences of different communities

Unpack the complex and multidimensional nature of food security, nutrition, and their implications for a healthy society.

Understanding the major historical and contemporary policies/​laws that have shaped forest-based livelihoods.

Foundational aspects of research by using examples from developmental research and debates in India.

What is it about being a woman or a man that particularly heightens our risks of being affected by certain issues/​problems?

Drawn on the experiences of community level experiments, national and global level advocacy allowing students to be part of the journey of several efforts in gender-based interventions.

The course extends student capacity to analyse and understand the spatial dimension of these issues.

A multidisciplinary understanding of public health through multiple perspectives on health, disease and medicine. 

The course covering the basics of epidemiology, tools used in epidemiology and application of the tools for better decision making.

This course is designed to equip students to build important skills and create a culture of evidence-based investigation.

A hands-on introduction to using R for analysing, visualising, and communicating qualitative and quantitative development data to generate meaningful insights for action.

Is infant mortality a health or education related problem?

An introduction to the rich diversity of the ancient Indian discussions on statecraft, economy, and law and the problems arising out of anachronistic interpretations of the past to address contemporary political exigencies.

What are institutions? What is their role? How do they work? How do they shape political and administrative actions?

Explore utopian ideas for a vision of a sustainable future. 

This course will explore the role of media and communication in the field of development.

A course designed for future development practitioners, action-researchers, and social activists to understand the challenges faced by migrant workers.

Delves into the conceptual foundations, applications and technological advancements in the field of Monitoring.

This course is geared towards giving students an overview of concerns and questions that make up the landscape of labour in India.

Exploring the role of technology and technological change in innovation in development. 

Apply key frameworks of gender equality for development action and policy interventions.