Centre for Studies in
Population and Development
HOPES Conference 2026
This three-day conference aims for a rigorous academic discourse on health-system challenges and the latest research in social sciences, bringing together field experts and early-career researchers.
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Visit to Nilgiris
District, Tamil Nadu
A small group of students and faculty visited the Kotagiri and Gudalur taluks in the Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. The visit was organised as part of the collaboration between CHRIST (Deemed to be University) and TDU on a Department of Science and Technology Project, Government of India. The students visited tribal enterprises, conducted focus group discussions with the Irula community and engaged in household visits to understand livelihoods concerns of the community.
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Population Dynamics & Ageing
Analyzing rapid demographic shifts and their implications for policy making globally.
Human Capital & Labour Markets
Addressing youth employment, social security, and shrinking workforce challenges.
Science & Technology Innovation
Exploring the intersections of technological advancement and human development.
Food, Ecology & Climate Change
Interdisciplinary research with concerns on equity and climate justice.
Health, Medicine, and Care Economy
Explorations into healthcare systems, care work, and the social and economic dimensions of health and well-well-being.
Flagship Programmes
Engaging in interdisciplinary scholarship through high-impact conferences, colloquiums, and technical series.
International Conference
Annual International Conference of CSPD focusing on global demographic shifts.
Graduate Research Colloquium
Platform for doctoral students to showcase interdisciplinary research.
Centre Talk Series
Regular scholarly lectures by leading experts in Economics and Social Sciences.
Centre Webinar Series
Engaging global audiences through evidence-based research discussions.
Centre Data Repository
Comprehensive data collection on population and development metrics.
Recent Events
A chronicle of our recent academic engagements, lectures, and community outreach.
Studying Long-term Social and Economic Changes
"Seminar exploring perspectives from Rural Punjab as part of our regular Scholarly Series."
Prof. Takahiro Sato
The Great Nicobar Betrayal
"A catalogue and a warning regarding the environmental and social impacts in Great Nicobar."
Dr Pankaj Sekhsaria
The Political Economy of Agrarian Change
"Lecture on the intersections of migration and agrarian shifts in modern India."
Dr Deepak Mishra
Knowledge Partners
Collaborating with prestigious global and national institutions to foster excellence in research and social development.
