Researching Reality 2025 – Policy Research Residency Program by Centre for Civil Society
30 Sep 2025 2 Min Read

The compendium "Trust-Based Governance: Decriminalisation for Development" emerges as a crucial response to India's pressing need for legal reform amidst its evolving governance landscape, particularly following the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023. This initiative signals a transformative shift towards a framework that prioritizes proportionality, predictability, and trust, moving away from punitive measures and decriminalising various minor economic offences.

Internship Opportunity: Policy Research & Outreach – Governance Vertical
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 15:07 5 Min Read

The Policy Research & Outreach team at the Centre for Civil Society is inviting applications for full-time/part-time interns to work from our office in New Delhi. This internship offers hands-on experience in governance-focused policy research, compendium preparation, dissemination strategy, and advocacy initiatives.

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Internship Application: Repeal of Laws Initiative
Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:27 5 Min Read

Job Title: Governance Intern: Repeal of Laws Initiative
Location: Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi
Duration: 1-2 months
Type: 36  hours per week in office
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis

Idea Wins, Features and Events on Gender, Equity, and STEM
20 Jun 2024 1 Min Read

Centre for Civil Society (CCS)—through policy dialogues, research, stakeholder engagement and outreach—continually strives to make STEM fields more inclusive. This report highlights CCS’s notable contributions in the context of India’s G20 presidency: our participation in various G20-related events, as well as our recommendations that have received recognition in G20 reports, whitepapers and in the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration 2023.

The Threat of Climate Change and Policy Uncertainty to Sunderbans and its People
28 Feb 2024 1 Min Read

The report outlines the Centre for Civil Society's policy blueprint addressing the Sundarbans Delta's ecological and socio-economic challenges, particularly for its fisherfolk communities. It reviews the existing West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act and Policy, advocating for reforms to protect the mangrove ecosystem and enhance sustainable livelihoods.

The Threat of Climate Change and Policy Uncertainty to Sunderbans and its People
28 Feb 2024
The Threat of Climate Change and Policy Uncertainty to Sunderbans and its People
28 Feb 2024
West Bengal Inland Fisheries Act 1984, Climate Change and the Sundarbans people
27 Feb 2024 1 Min Read

A Policy Position paper analysing the WB Inlands Fisheries Act 1984 and it's impact on the Fisherfolks community and the mangroves facing climate threats

 

Author : Ghanshyam Sharma

State Regulatory Profile: Delhi
09 Oct 2023 1 Min Read

School education in India is governed by both the Union and state governments. At the national level, the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides a framework for schools, states have enacted ~145 Acts to govern school education.

Panel Discussion on Power to the People: Strengthening Public Service Guarantee Laws in India
09 Jul 2023 1 Min Read

India has made significant strides in improving public service delivery in recent years. However, there is still a long way to go to ensure that citizens and businesses have timely access to public services such as registration and approvals and that these services are delivered efficiently and effectively. 

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