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DIRECTOR DIRECTOR' S NOTE

IGIDR

IGIDR, conceptualized as a think tank in

development policy by the then Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) governor Dr.

Manmohan Singh, is an autonomous

research body founded in 1987 by the

RBI to commemorate its golden jubilee.

Its mission is to promote the study and
dissemination of knowledge, and
S. M AHEN D R A D EV
conduct research from a broad

I am happy that IGIDR students interdisciplinary perspective, on

are bringing out the first development with its economic,

quarterly issue of the newsletter. technological, social, political, and
I thank the editorial committee ecological aspects, to gain insights into

including faculty members and the process of development and
students for this initiative. This alternative policy options, with special

gives an opportunity for IGIDR
emphasis on social, legal, organizational
to showcase its academic and
and institutional aspects.
non-academic activities of the
institute. It can also create

synergy between IGIDR
activities and those of other

academicians, policy makers,
regulatory bodies, and the

corporate sector. Thanks are also
due to the IQAC sub-committee

for their recommendations on

the newsletter.
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