Institute for Development and Communication - IDC, Chandigarh. India

Data that speaks. Research that delivers.

IDC works at the intersection of research, analytics, and field insights to turn real-world information into meaningful knowledge.

Our team supports academic research, social studies, police case analysis, and large-scale survey research with accuracy and integrity.

When insights are structured, decisions become smarter and outcomes become stronger.
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Strong societies are built on clear understanding, real stories, and reliable insights.

At IDC, every study begins with people, communities, and real experiences that deserve to be heard. By turning field insights into meaningful knowledge, we help shape conversations, inspire action, and support initiatives that aim to improve everyday lives.

Because when insights are grounded in reality, progress becomes possible.

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On the occasion of India’s Republic Day, the Institute for Development & Communication (IDC), Chandigarh, reaffirms its commitment to the constitutional values of equality, justice, and democratic participation.

Through research, training, and evaluation studies in education, governance, gender, and regional development, IDC strives to support evidence-based decision-making and inclusive social progress.

As a nation, our strength lies in informed dialogue and responsible institutions. IDC is proud to contribute to this collective journey.

Happy Republic Day.
IDC, Chandigarh

Institute for Development & Communication (IDC), Chandigarh extends warm Lohri greetings to everyone celebrating this joyous festival.

Lohri marks the spirit of harvest, renewal, and togetherness. On this auspicious occasion, we wish prosperity, good health, and happiness to our students, faculty members, collaborators, and the wider community.

May the warmth of the Lohri fire bring positivity and hope for the days ahead.

— Institute for Development & Communication (IDC), Chandigarh

Merry Christmas from IDC, Chandigarh.

We’re grateful to our students, faculty, partners and communities for a year of meaningful research, learning and collaboration. As we celebrate the season, we renew our commitment to evidence-based work that strengthens education, governance and community wellbeing across the region.

Wishing you peace, joy, and a thoughtful New Year.
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Education is more than access. It’s about outcomes, equity, and impact.

IDC has spent years evaluating educational systems across the region, studying learning outcomes and the real challenges faced by both students and teachers. This work goes beyond numbers and enrolment data. It focuses on what truly helps children learn, grow, and thrive.

The goal is straightforward: to help build learning environments where children are not just enrolled, but genuinely educated.

Discover IDC’s Education & Evaluation Studies and the work shaping stronger education systems.

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North-West India is unique in its culture, economy, and demographics. IDC’s regional studies unit examines agrarian change, migration patterns, urbanisation, and the challenges of vulnerable groups.

Better development begins with better understanding.

Discover IDC’s Regional Development Studies. https://idcindia.org/services/centre-for-regional-development-studies-crds/

IDC has spent decades studying how societies grow, adapt, and improve. The institute works across education, governance, gender studies, policing, and regional development to understand what strengthens communities.

IDC isn’t just a research body. It’s a place where evidence leads to solutions and where social issues are studied with clarity and responsibility.

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We are pleased to announce a roundtable discussion on:
“Diaspora Narratives and Canadian Multiculturalism”

This session will be led by:
Dr. Rajesh C. Shukla
Associate Professor, School of Ethics and Public Affairs
Saint Paul University, Ottawa

The discussion will explore the relationship between diaspora identity, multicultural frameworks, and policy thinking with a focus on how narrative-based approaches influence belonging and nation-building within multicultural democracies.

Organised by Thinkers Collective in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy, Panjab University.

📅 2 December 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 IDC Conference Hall, Sector 38A, Chandigarh

This is an in-person academic event and open to attendees interested in philosophy, public policy, migration research, and multicultural studies.

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