The Institute of Social Sciences was founded in 1985 in New Delhi, India, to study contemporary social, political and economic issues and problems that confront India from an inter-disciplinary perspective and to make available its findings and recommendations to members of decision-making organizations, such as government bodies, social scientists and policy makers, so as to widen their options for action. The evolution of an informed and action-oriented public opinion is the primary aim of the Institute. The research projects undertaken by the Institute cover a wide range of subjects in the areas of local governance, women's studies, the environment, and contemporary economic and political issues. The Institute of Social Sciences (ISS) has 11 years of experience disseminating information through its monthly Newsletter on Local Governments called Panchayati Raj Update.

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