समग्र एवं संधारणीय ग्रामीण विकास और उन्नत भारत अभियान: चुनौतियाँ, अवसर एवं सम्भावनाएं : (21 – 22 मार्च, 2024)   National Training Workshop on Unlocking Research Potential: Navigating Data, E-Resources, and Contemporary Research Tools in Social Sciences – (12 to 16 February 2024)   National Seminar on Contemporary Context of State Politics in India: Conundrums and Possibilities (22 & 23 February, 2024)   Orientation Programme on Research Methodology in Social Science for Research Scholars. (29 January to 2 February, 2024)   Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members. (11 to 22 December, 2023)   Advertisement for Project Staff Positions in Short–Term Empirical Research Project sponsored by ICSSR.   Applications are invited for the National Training Workshop on the Application of Research Tools, Techniques and Use of E-Resources in Social Sciences    Advertisement for Research Associate (ICSSR sponsored Major Research Project)   Applications are invited for the Ten Days Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars in Social Sciences   One Week Research Writing Training and Capacity Building Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars   राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी भारतीय संघवाद का बदलता हुआ समकालीन सन्दर्भः चुनौतियाँ एवं सम्भावनाएँ   Orientation Programme on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (Hindi)   Institutional ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship   National Seminar on ‘Issues of Democracy and Governance in Elections at State and National Level in India   Training Course on Research Methodology for M.Phil./Ph.D./PDF Scholars in Social Sciences.   National Seminar on Environmental Issues and Present Society: Challenges and Possibilities for its Preservation and Restoration   Online Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members.   Content Orientation Training Programme on Child Centric Disaster Risk Reduction   National Webinar on ‘MGNREGA as Humanitarian Response: Policy Insights’   Online Training Programme on Child Centric Disaster Risk Reduction.   One Week Online Orientation Programme on Research Methodology.   National Webinar on ‘Safeguarding Wellbeing and Security of Young Children during COVID 19’   Online Training Programme on Child Centric Disaster Risk Reduction.   Special Call for Studies Focusing on Social Science Dimensions of Covid-19 Corona Virus Pandemic by ICSSR, New Delhi   National Seminar on Environmental Issues and Present Society: Challenges and Possibilities for its Preservation and Restoration.   राष्ट्रीय सेेमिनार भारत में ं सामाजिक सुरक्षा की नीतियाँ एवं कार्यर्क्रक्रमः चुनुनौैतियाँ, अवसर एवं सम्भावनाएँ   Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences for Research Scholars   Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Young Social Science Faculty Members.   National Seminar on Social Development of Vulnerable Groups: Issues and Challenges in Contemporary India.   Institutional ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship.    Orientation Programme in Social Sciences for Women Research Scholars.    Research Writing Workshop for Ph.D. Scholars.   राष्ट्रीय सेमिनार “ग्रामीण अधोसंरचनात्मक विकास का परिदृश्य एवं जीवन की गुणवत्ता की स्थितिः उपलब्धियाँ, चुनौतियाँ एवं सम्भावनाएँ !   National Seminar on Status of Rural Poverty and Migration: Impact on Agriculture   Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Young Social Science Faculty Members.    National Training Workshop on the Application of Information Technology and Use of Library Resources in Social Science Research.    National Seminar on ‘Locating Democracy and Governance in Political Communication in Contemporary India.   Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences.   National Seminar on Regional Disparity in Contemporary India: Concerns for Development and Policy Interventions   Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members.   National Seminar on Food Security and Rainfed Agriculture in India: Issues, Challenges and Prospects.   राष्ट्रीय सेमिनार : ग्रामीण महिला सशक्तिकरण एवं समावेशी विकास का भारतीय परिद्रश्य : चुनौतियां एवं संभावनाएं   Research Writing Workshop for SC/ST/OBC and Women Research Scholars.   राष्ट्रीय सेमिनार : ग्रामीण महिला सशक्तिकरण एवं समावेशी विकास का भारतीय परिद्रश्य : चुनौतियां एवं संभावनाएं   Orientation Programme in Social Sciences for SC/ST/OBC and Women Research Scholars.   National Seminar on Efficacy of Government Programmes on Socio-Economic and Political Inclusion of SC/ST/OBC and Economically Backward Sections.   Two Weeks Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Faculty Members.   Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences.   राष्ट्रीय सेमीनार : ग्रामीण भारत का बदलता परिदृश्य एवं सरकारी कार्यक्रमः चुनौतियाँ, अवसर एवं सम्भावनाएँ    National Seminar on Agrarian Crisis in Rural India: Issues and Challenges   National Seminar on Climatic Change, Weather Variability and its Impact on Human Life: Challenges and Strategies in Contemporary India   Orientation Programme in Social Sciences for SC/ST/OBC and Women Research Scholars

About Us

The M.P. Institute of Social Science Research (MPISSR) is an autonomous, multidisciplinary Centre for research and training located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The institute was established in 1983 and came under umbrella of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi and Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh in 1993-94.

Professor Ram Sakha Gautam

Professor Ram Sakha Gautam was a legendary personality in the Indian Social Science. He was a unique institution builder who devoted all his life for the promotion of research and higher education from the city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. His elegant personality and optimistic orientation in life not only facilitated social

The objectives of MPISSR are:-

  • To undertake and promote research in such areas which are identified as thrust areas due to their socio-economic significance, current relevance and policy implications with particular reference to the developmental problems of Madhya Pradesh.
  • To develop specialisation in research on Tribal Development, Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Environmental Issues, Education and to conduct evaluation studies on developmental programmes and schemes.

Our Vision

The broad vision of MPISSR is to be an institution in dynamic equilibrium with its social, political and economic environment striving continuously for excellence in social science research to serve as a valuable resource for society and contribute to the nation’s development. Social science research is chiefly driven by two forces: (a) interest in knowledge..

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As per the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005, the Director, MPISSR has designated Dr. Sunil Singh Chandel, as Public Information Officer.

Dr. Sunil S. Chandel
M.P. Institute of Social Science Research 6, Bharatpuri Administrative Area Dewas Road, Ujjain.456010 Madhya Pradesh Phone: 0734-2510978

Dr. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
Professor and Director M.P. Institute of Social Science Research 6, Bharatpuri Administrative Area Dewas Road, Ujjain.456010 Madhya Pradesh Phones: 0734-2510978, 2524645 Fax: 0734-2512450

Internal Complaint Committee

In pursuance of the advisory issued by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi, an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for M. P. Institute of Social Science Research is constituted to inquire in to the complaint received under Provision of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013

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