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"In my UG course, my batch had students from different backgrounds which was apparent from their
family income. These differences resulted in a barrier among the students which led to segregation
and two groups in the batch. To my surprise, there used to be absolutely minimal interaction between
the two groups. A few of the students tried to be part of the supposedly higher group but did not get
adequate acceptance. Even my seniors told me that it had been a common phenomenon for years
especially in Economics and English departments. For students coming from small towns (in my case,
coming from a village), it feels like the college is not accepting us.
I came to IGIDR with the same fear. However, although the students were from different backgrounds
at IGIDR as well, nothing of that sort happened. I guess hostel accommodation for all and the small
batch size helped to not have such a segregation. I always felt like at home and the institute had
accepted me warmly. My heart keeps a special place for IGIDR. "

- Mritunjay Kumar
( M.Sc. 2018-20)

"एक खास जगह का आम दन ...
“Gar firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin
ast.” वो छोटे से सफर म होती, ल बी
I am telling you, it would not be an exaggeration to compare सी मुलाकात,
IGIDR campus to heaven. The campus is really very beautiful वो बो र ग से ले चर म चलती,
and people there enhance its charm even more. This place रोचक सी कोई बात,
brings back so many memories - evening talks, night parties, वो ठहाक संग सुरा ती, शाम क
sports participation, watching movies with friends, festivals मसाला चाय,
celebrations and what not. Life at IGIDR is not only full of thrill वो डनर टेबल पर द जाती,
and enjoyment but also is a great place to learn and explore. फ़ज़ूल सी फ़ज़ राय,

The small batch size makes the class a family. Faculties are वो 5th लोर पर टकराते, वाद
very approachable, and students can easily interact with them. के नशीले जाम,
The series of educational seminars throughout the year creates वो फर सवेरे जागता सूरज, वो
a suitable atmosphere for the research orientation and the फर मु काती ढलती शाम।"
scope for the discussion on the current economic aspects.
Infrastructure and other facilities (badminton court, swimming
pool, tennis court, library, computer centre, etc.) are very
amazing. Other than academics, there are many co-curricular
activities like sports week, cultural week, Ganesh puja, Annual
day and Saraswati puja which makes this place even more - Shubham Singh Lodhi
lively. Student led initiative "Kaawish" (teaching IGIDR staff's ( M.Sc. 2018-20)
children on weekends ) not only enables we students to
contribute something towards the society but also makes our

IGIDR family more united. Certainly, these were one of the best
years of my life with very amazing people out there. "

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