Centre for the Study of Developing Societies
Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), Delhi | |
| Abbreviation | CSDS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1963 |
| Founder | Rajni Kothari |
| Type | Autonomous government research institute |
| Purpose | social sciences and humanities research |
| Headquarters | 29 Rajpur Road, Civil Lines, Delhi - 110054 |
Director | Awadhendra Sharan |
Main organ | Board of Governors |
| Website | www |
The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) is an Indian research institute for social sciences and humanities. It was founded in 1963 by Rajni Kothari and is largely funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research. It is located in New Delhi, close to Delhi University.