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Centre for Civil Society was set up in August 1997. In the past 25 years, CCS has carved a niche position for itself in the policy space. We, in our journey, have advocated for choice, accountability and prosperity through market based solutions.
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Research
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Enabling Research through Research Management

The field of research management (RM) has emerged as a tool to create an enabling research environment within universities, where researchers can get support, including but not limited to management of their research grant, getting legal and technology transfer-related advice and finding ways of increasing the impact of their research and innovation.

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Model Service
Delivery Act

The concept of Citizens Charters were introduced in 1997 across various levels of government, in both the Union and States. However, these charters remained ineffective due to their voluntary nature. The improvements in technology and internet penetration in India made for a fertile situation legislatie on timely delivery of services, including those delivered electronically.

A Teary Tale of Onion Exports

Onions are a very important crop for both Indian farmers and consumers. Whenever there are price fluctuations in the market, the Government changes the rules on the trade of onions.
Policy Training
UPCOMING CERTIFICATE COURSE

Austrian Economics Seminar
Advanced Online Certificate Course

“Austrian” economics is not a specific field within economics, nor is it a set of conclusions. It is a different approach to understanding the social reality that dissents from the mainstream method, theory, and policy.
Programs
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Project Bolo English

For the academic year 2022-23, 300 schools including both budget private schools and semi-government schools registered with our program. We started working with learning centres for out-of-school children in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi. The team also completed teacher training for ~4000 teachers who received spoken English application skills.
Publications
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Preparing the Fields for Genetically Modified Crops in India

By 2050, the world will need to produce 60-70% more food than what it is already producing to feed an anticipated population of 9.3 billion people.
Events
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Online Certificate Workshop on ‘Fundraising & Grant Management’

These key aspects include - understanding the fundraising cycle, different approaches, and methods for fundraising, and understanding the best practices for grants and contract management.
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State Regulatory Profile Nagaland

21 Nov 2025 2 Min Read

Nagaland’s school education system is at an inflection point, balancing a legacy of community-based governance with the structural demands of modern education policy. The private sector now serves nearly two thirds of school-going children, while government schools face declining enrollment despite rising teacher numbers.

Legal Internship Opportunity: Policy Research & Outreach - Education Research

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 16:32 5 Min Read

The Policy Research & Outreach team at the Centre for Civil Society is inviting applications for two full-time/part-time legal interns to work from our office in New Delhi. This internship offers hands-on experience in policy and legal research, and outreach with a focus on laws governing K-12 education in India.

Field Intern – TWCF RTE 12.1.c Study

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 16:32 5 Min Read

Project: TWCF Education Study

Location: Pune (field-based)
Duration: 6–8 weeks (March–April 2026)
Reporting to: Research Manager
Number of Positions: 2

Project Intern: Betiyan Scholarship Program

Tue, 09/23/2025 - 16:59 5 Min Read

Location: Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi
Duration: 3 months

Revitalizing Education in India: The Role and Challenges of Private Sector Participation

30 Aug 2025 1 Min Read

Working Paper no. 342

The Language Learning Lab (LLL)

20 Jul 2025 1 Min Read

The Language Learning Lab (LLL) under the Bolo English Project by the Centre for Civil Society (CCS)

State Regulatory Profile Uttar Pradesh

22 May 2025 1 Min Read

This report critically examines the regulatory framework over K-12 sector education in Uttar Pradesh along with its structure, mechanisms and enforcement areas. Analysis has further been done on the differential application of rules in both public and private schools to find out the effectiveness of regulatory policies in improving quality in education.

Samanvita 2025

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 16:26 5 Min Read

Responsiveness of Public and Private Education Providers During COVID-19: Parental Perspective from Jharkhand, India

09 Apr 2025 1 Min Read

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted schooling across India, disproportionately impacting children in low-income and rural communities. This study investigates how parents in rural Jharkhand perceived the responsiveness of public and private K-12 education providers during this crisis. Based on a large-scale survey of 4,162 parents across five districts, the report captures parental perspectives on communication, learning continuity, and school support during lockdowns.

State Regulatory Profile Uttar Pradesh

30 Dec 2024 1 Min Read

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