Eastern Regional Centre

In order to give a thrust to its activities in the backward eastern States, particularly Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha, IHD had set up its Eastern Regional Centre at Ranchi (IHD- ERC) in 2007. The mandate of IHD-ERC is to undertake studies and research focused on the backwardness of the eastern region and, in particular, deprivations of vulnerable groups such as tribals, dalits, minorities and other such sections of the society of the region. There is a project office at Patna to coordinate the activities in Bihar.

RESEARCH

IHD and the Eastern Regional Centre have been engaged in several analytical and policy- related studies, based on both primary and secondary sources of data. Around 40 research and evaluation studies have been conducted and 10 publications have been brought in the form of books/monographs on the eastern region. Further, many high-level debates and discussions, including the seminars, workshops, consultations and conferences have been organized, which have been attended by a cross-section of scholars, experts, social activists, development practitioners and policy-makers.
Research Themes
Completed Research Projects
Ongoing Research Projects

PUBLICATIONS

Several books, monographs, reports and research working papers on eastern region have been published. In addition, the Centre faculty regularly publishes articles in newspapers and journals.
Books/Monographs Published
Forthcoming Publication

EVENTS

• ACADEMIC AND POLICY EVENTS - JHARKHAND

  • IHD-ERC Distinguished Lecture by Professor Jean Dreze, Delhi School of Economics
  • Workshop on Migration and Trafficking of Children
  • National Seminar on Growth and Human Development in Jharkhand: Perspectives and Policies
  • Workshop on Development and Deprivation Indices for the Scheduled Tribes
  • Workshop on a Development Vision for Jharkhand

• ACADEMIC AND POLICY EVENTS - BIHAR

  • International Seminar on Youth Unemployment in India: Dimensions, Challenges and Strategies
  • Global Summit on Changing Bihar: Forging Partnership for Development
  • International Seminar on Women, Employment and Poverty in Bihar
  • Global Meet on a Resurgent Bihar

INTERNSHIP AND TRAINING

The Centre also engages in training and capacity building activities. The institute had partnered with UNICEF and hosted several interns from India and abroad, and provided them guidance and support in conducting research on various policy initiatives in Jharkhand. The Centre also provides guidance and support to scholars from various Institutions including universities in the country.