About Us
About CESS
Vision
Social Transformation through and with Education
Mission
To engage in Research, Policy Advocacy and Capacity Building in the broad spheres of Education, Public Health and India Studies.
The Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS) was established in 2006 as a Registered Society. It is recognised by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
CESS operates with the belief that education has been regarded as a primary focus of our country in the post-independence era. The organization addresses contemporary educational challenges through evidence-based research to inform policy decisions.
Key Focus Areas
- Research in education, social sciences, culture, and Indic studies
- Policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement
- Capacity building initiatives for educators and institutions
- India Studies, including educational philosophy and Indian economic models
Recognition & Collaborations
- Recognised as a Research Centre in Management by Visvesvaraya Technological University
- Collaborates with Association of Indian Universities, NAAC, and state universities
- Established MOUs with CMDR (Dharwad) and Sikkim University
- Conducts conferences, seminars, and publishes research on education policy