The Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur was established in 1981 on the initiative of a group of academics, scholars and administrators of Rajasthan and is supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, the Government of Rajasthan, and various other national and international organizations. The Institute's main objectives are: (a) to contribute to the understanding of the development processes and problems; (b) to focus studies on the issues and problems of the by-passed sections and regions; (c) to bring a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach in studying and resolving issues; and (d) to provide a forum for the interested groups in Rajasthan in resolving problems of importance to the State and its people.
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